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More Information: Rhododendron 'Raphael'


R. 'Raphael' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 3⅛" across, deep purplish-red with dark brown spots. Ball-shaped truss has about 18-21 flowers.

Fragrant:  Sometimes slightly

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, mid green. Dense, spreading growth habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  catawbiense x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Seidel

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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