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More Information: Rhododendron 'Buketta'


R. 'Buketta' 
  Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 2" to 2½" across, strong red with deep purplish-red markings. Lax trusses hold 10-12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 2¾" to 4" long, hairy, medium green. Compact, upright growth habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Spitfire x Fruhlingszauber

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hachmann, Hans

Registration Reference:  RHS 83

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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