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More Information: Rhododendron 'Doctor H.C. Dresselhuys'


R. 'Doctor H.C. Dresselhuys' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2⅕" across, light purplish red with olive green markings, Conical-shaped truss holds about 21 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves about 5" long, dull, dark green. Upright, open habit.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Atrosanguineum x Doncaster

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  den Ouden & Son

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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