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More Information: Rhododendron 'Double Beauty'


R. 'Double Beauty' 
  Photo: Tijs Huisman

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2½" across, hose-in-hose, strong purplish-red, slightly darker towards throat with dull crimson spotting and wide streak of white along midribs. Inflorescence 2 - 3 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 1½" long, glossy light green. Erect, open habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   un-named double-flowered seedling No. 37.G.I. x Vuyk's Scarlet

Hybridized or Selected by:  Vuyk

Registration Reference:  RHS 66

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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