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More Information: Rhododendron 'Doctor V.H. Rutgers'


R. 'Doctor V.H. Rutgers' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, about 2½" across, purplish crimson with brown markings. Compact truss has approx. 16 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves dark green, recurved. Dense, spreading habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Charles Dickens x Lord Roberts

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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