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More Information: Rhododendron 'Elizabeth'


R. 'Elizabeth' 
  Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly campanulate, about 3" across, deep red. About 5 flowers per truss. Often blooms in fall.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves ovate, up to 2" long, dull green with thin fawn indumentum. Susceptible to powdery mildew. Round-shaped and compact shrub.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     forrestii ssp forrestii 'Repens' x griersonianum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Aberconway

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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