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More Information: Rhododendron 'Brickdust'


R. 'Brickdust' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-campanulate, 3" across, vivid purplish red shaded to moderate red. Loose truss has 6 to 8 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves orbicular, apiculate apex, cordate base, 1½" wide, glossy, mid green, new growth bronzed. Leaves retained 3 years. Mounding growth habit.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  williamsianum x Dido

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Henny

Registration Reference:  ARS 601

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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