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More Information: Rhododendron 'Sefton'


R. 'Sefton' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, very dark red, dark reddish brown blotch on upper lobes.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, rounded base, olive green. Spreading plant habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

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

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Waterer, A.

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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