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More Information: Rhododendron 'Earl of Athlone'


R. 'Earl of Athlone' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower campanulate, bright vivid red, with two inconspicuous lines of black spots in tube. Dome-shaped truss has 12-20 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves long, narrow, dark green. Open, spreading plant habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Queen Wilhelmina x Stanley Davies

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  van Nes & Sons

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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