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More Information: Rhododendron 'Lissabon'


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

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower 2" to 2¾" across, moderate red, paler in center, with dark red markings. Held in lax trusses with 7-11 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves broadly ovate, 1½" to 2⅜" long, dark green, bronze-colored when new. Compact habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Nova Zembla x williamsianum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  von Martin

Registration Reference:  RHS 72

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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