Rhododendron 'Wissahickon'

 
Photo: Peter Norris

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3⅛" across, purplish-red with pink throat and faint brownish-green spots. Held in ball-shaped truss with 16 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, flat, broadly acute apex, oblique base, 3½" to 4¾" long, semi-glossy, yellowish-green, retained 2 years. Open, leggy habit. Sun tolerant. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -10°F  (-23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 unknown x unknown  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Dexter 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 971 

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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