Rhododendron 'Independence Day'

 
Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower 1½" to 2" across, bright rosy red to bright red, with dark spotting on dorsal lobe. Ball-shaped truss holds 13-19 flowers. May bloom on or about July 4th. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Very Late 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves glossy, dark green, held 3 years. Dense, upright habit. Prefers afternoon sun protection. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 unknown x unknown  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Waterer, A. 

Registration Reference: 

 RHS 58 

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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