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More Information: Rhododendron 'Balzac'


R. 'Balzac' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower star-shaped, 3" across, reddish-orange, deeper on tube, with yellowish blotch on dorsal lobe. Ball-shaped truss with 10-15 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Broadly upright, somewhat open habit. Resistant to rust disease. Can grow to 13 ft. tall.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  8 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

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

Hybridized or Selected by:  de Rothschild, L.

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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