Rhododendron 'Red Pepper'

 
Photo: Margaret Taylor

Seed Parent X Pollen Parent: 

 Gallipoli X austrinum 

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Orange 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower tubular funnel-shaped, wavy edged, 2" across, opening brilliant orange yellow, flushed with vivid red and with a vivid orange yellow blotch, lightly scented. Ball-shaped truss holds 20-23 flowers. 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 10°F  (-12°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 1¾" long, strong yellow green above and discrete hairs below. 

Deciduous or Evergreen: 

 Deciduous  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Aromi 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 963 

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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