Rhododendron 'Skookumchuck'

 
Photo: Don Smart

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 1½" across, vivid red with an almost white throat. Held in conical truss with 20 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves narrowly elliptic, flat, acute apex, rounded base, 6" long, dull, yellowish-green, retained 5 years. Dense growth habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F  (-18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 (degronianum ssp yakushimanum x Mars) x America  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Larson 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 991 

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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