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More Information: Rhododendron 'Hotspur'


R. 'Hotspur' 
  Photo: Stuart Imrie

Predominant Flower Color:  Red, Orange

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, about 4" across, deep orange-red, with a yellowish blotch. Ball-shaped truss.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, about 2¾" long, yellowish-green. New leaves are reddish-green. Upright growth habit

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°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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