Rhododendron 'Kluis Sensation'

 
Photo: Stuart Imrie

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, slightly frilly, 1¾" to 2 " across, strong red with blackish-brown spotting on dorsal lobe. Held in ball-shaped truss of 17-18 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves heavy-textured, 5" long, dark green with curled edges. Compact plant habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Britannia x unnamed griffithianum hybrid  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Kluis 

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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