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More Information: Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla'


R. 'Nova Zembla' 
  Photo: Boris Bauer

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower bright red with black spots. Held in ball-shaped trusses.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, glossy, thick and dark green. Upright habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -25°F  ( -32°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Parsons Grandiflorum x hardy red hybrid

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Koster & 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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