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More Information: Rhododendron 'Millennium'


R. 'Millennium' 
  Photo: Fredo Schroder Nursery

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower tubular funnel-shaped, broadly spread lobes, wavy edges, 1¾" across, inside strong red with pale orange dorsal flare, outside vivid red. Dome-shaped truss holds 6 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Very Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, up-curved margins, 2" long, semi-glossy, dark bluish green. Mildew resistant.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Weston's Sparkler x Westons Parade

Hybridized or Selected by:  Mezitt

Registration Reference:  ARS 992

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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