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More Information: Rhododendron 'Formosum or Formosa'


R. 'Formosum or Formosa' 
  Photo: Auburn University

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3 to 3½" across, vivid reddish-purple with a darker blotch.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 1½" long, medium green, turn bronze to red in cool weather. Very heat resistant and sun tolerant. Upright, vigorous, rangy growth habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  10°F  ( -12°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Phoeniceum hybrid?

Hybridized or Selected by:  unknown

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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