Rhododendron 'Fastuosum Flore Pleno'

 
Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, 2" to 2¾"across, purple with ray of brownish-red spots on dorsal lobe, semi-double. Loose truss of 15-17 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves convex, matte green. Open, upright, rounded habit. Can grow to height of 12 ft. or more. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 catawbiense x ponticum  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Francoisi Brothers 

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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