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More Information: Rhododendron 'Fastuosum Flore Pleno'


R. 'Fastuosum Flore Pleno' 
  Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2" to 2¾"across, purple with ray of brownish-red spots on dorsal lobe, semi-double. Loose truss of 15-17 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves convex, matte green. Open, upright, rounded habit. Can grow to height of 12 ft. or more.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

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

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Francoisi Brothers

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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