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More Information: Rhododendron 'Rocket'


R. 'Rocket' 
  Photo: Roland Kersten

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, very frilly, 2½" across, vivid reddish-pink blotched scarlet red with prominent protruding stamens. Held in a conical truss.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves, 4" long, thick, glossy, dark green and heavily veined; coppery bronze when new. Upright habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Cunningham's White x red catawbiense seedling

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Shammarello

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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