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More Information: Rhododendron 'Scarlet Romance'


R. 'Scarlet Romance' 
  Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, about 3½" across, purplish-red. Held in conical truss with 18-20 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, flat, acute apex, cuneate base, 4½" to 6" long, glossy, dark green, retained 2-3 yrs. Upright grower.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Vulcan x (Sefton x H.W. Sargent)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Mehlquist

Registration Reference:  ARS 951

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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