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More Information: Rhododendron 'Redwings or Red Bird'


R. 'Redwings or Red Bird' 
  Photo: Monrovia Nursery

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2¾" across, ruffled lobes, hose-in-hose, strong red. Inflorescence 1-3 flowered

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 2" long, glossy, dark green. Spreading habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Hybridized or Selected by:  Brooks

Registration Reference:  not registered

Glossary of plant description terminology.
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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