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More Information: Rhododendron 'Landmark'


R. 'Landmark' 
  Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, ¾" across, strong purplish red with faint scarlet spotting. Held in dome-shaped truss with 25 flowers per multi-bud.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, down curved edges, about 2" long, semi-glossy, dark green. Pollen parent is an azaleodendron.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Counterpoint x Carolina Rose Group

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Mezitt, E.

Registration Reference:  ARS 964

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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