Rhododendron 'Crimson Constellation'

 
Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilled, 2½" across, dark red edges shading to white star-shaped centers, reverse is deep red. Dome-shaped truss holds 12-14. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, convex, obtuse apex, rounded base, 3¾" long, glossy and olive green, retained 3 years. Upright growth habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 2 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -10°F  (-23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Aviva Ann x Small Wonder  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Brooks 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 944 

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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