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More Information: Rhododendron 'Ground Hog'


R. 'Ground Hog' 
  Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 2" across, 5 wavy-edges; vivid purplish red with a large, burgundy-colored, speckled, dorsal blotch. Inflorescence 3-4 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, flat, 1" long, glossy mid green. Dense plant habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   [(yedoense var. poukhanense x Vuyk's Scarlet) x unknown

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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