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More Information: Rhododendron 'Cherries and Merlot'


R. 'Cherries and Merlot' 
  Photo: Don Wallace

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-campanulate, 2” across, wavy-edged, inside vivid red, two elongated clusters of black spots on dorsal lobe, outside moderate red. Dome-shaped truss has 18 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 3½" long, down-curved margins, semi-gloss, dark green above, deep purplish red below. Dense plant habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  10°F  ( -12°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (Pretty Baby x pachysanthum) x Whid Bee

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Fujioka

Registration Reference:  ARS 123

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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