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More Information: Rhododendron 'Cherry Float'


R. 'Cherry Float' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower 4" across, strong purplish red with a moderate purplish pink center and dark red dorsal blotch. Compact truss has 15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, 5½" long, moderate olive green. Open irregular plant habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Exbury Naomi, open pollinated

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lofthouse

Registration Reference:  RHS 74

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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