Rhododendron 'King's Red'

 
Photo: Kenneth Cox

Seed Parent X Pollen Parent: 

 unknown X unknown 

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly to widely funnel-shaped, frilled edges, 2¾"across, vivid red. No markings. Ball-shaped truss holds 11-14 flowers. 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, rounded base, 3¾" long, convex, bullate. Upright, open habit. 

Deciduous or Evergreen: 

 Deciduous  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 King 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 874 

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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