Rhododendron 'Markeeta's Prize'

 
Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower 5" across, bright scarlet red with a few dark red spots. Held in truss of 12 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves thick, heavy, 6" long, dark green. Thick stems. Stiff, upright grower. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Loderi Venus x Anna  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Markeeta Nursery 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 674 

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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