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Rhododendron of the Year Plant Awards: 2007


Southern California/Hawaii Region

R. 'Cape Cod Cranberry'

Vireya Rhododendron: 'Cape Cod Cranberry'

Flower strong red, narrowly tubular funnel-shaped, 2¼" across, very fragrant.  Flat-shaped truss holds 5 to 8 flowers.  Blooms continuously, with 3-4 trusses in flower at any time.  Leaves variable in shape, orbicular to obovate/elliptic, dark yellowish green, 3" to 5" long.  Spreading plant habit.  Grows to a typical height of 2½ ft. in 15 years.  A tender plant, hardy to 32°F (0°C).  Hybridized by Domoto.

Photo courtesy of Bovees Nursery.

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