Rhododendron 'Arneson Ruby'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Seed Parent X Pollen Parent: 

 F3 selection (Gibraltar x Favor Major) X F3 selection [(Gibraltar x Favor Major) x Wallown Red] 

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3½" across, strong red, unmarked. Ball-shaped truss has 13 flowers. 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason to Late Midseason 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, slightly bullate, mid green. Upright plant habit. 

Deciduous or Evergreen: 

 Deciduous  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Arneson 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 952 

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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