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More Information: Rhododendron 'Sonata'


R. 'Sonata' 
  Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Red, Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2" across, red edges pale to an reddish-orange center with brown spotting on dorsal lobes. Lax truss holds 11-13 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, 2½" long, dark green. Upright, dense habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Purple Splendour x dichroanthum ssp dichroanthum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Reuthe

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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