Rhododendron 'Commonwealth'

 
Photo: Weston Nurseries

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3" across, deep red. Held in dome-shaped trusses of 18 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 5" long, wavy and recurved edges, glossy, held 2-3 years. Open growth habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -20°F  (-29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Henry's Red, open pollinated  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Mezitt, R.W. 

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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