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More Information: Rhododendron 'Girard's Hot Shot'


R. 'Girard's Hot Shot' 
  Photo: Monrovia Nursery

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy, 2½" across, dark reddish-orange with dark red or maroon spotting. Ball-shaped trusses with 3-5 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves broadly elliptic to ovate, mucronate apex, rounded base, about 1" long, glossy, strong green, retained 3 years. Rounded, well-branched habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  El Capitan x Aladdin

Hybridized or Selected by:  Girard

Registration Reference:  ARS 752

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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