Rhododendron 'Milestone'

 
Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 2" across, vivid purplish-red, holding intensity until maturity. Held in truss with 3-10 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves oblong, acute apex, cuneate base, 1" to 1½" long, glossy, medium green. Leaves turn orange-red in autumn. Foliage retention 10-20 % in winter. Dense, compact growth habit. Prefers some sun. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 minus var minus x dauricum Sempervirens Group  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Mezitt, E. 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 881 

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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