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More Information: Rhododendron 'Homestead'


R. 'Homestead' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 3" across, cardinal red, wither darker dorsal lobe spotting. Truss holds 16-18 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic-lanceolate, 6" long, dark green, with silvery indumentum.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  griersonianum x Illam Alarm

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Stead

Registration Reference:  RHS 85

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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