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More Information: Rhododendron 'Vulcan's Flame'


R. 'Vulcan's Flame' 
  Photo: Bill Stipe

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3" across, bright red. Held in dome-shaped truss with 12-15 flowers. Blooms better in warmer areas of garden.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, 5" to 8" long, dark green with red petioles. Compact habit. Sun and heat tolerant.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  griersonianum x Mars

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lancaster

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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