Rhododendron 'Crimson Tide'

 
Photo: Tijs Huisman

Seed Parent X Pollen Parent: 

 Homebush X Melford Red Letter 

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower tubular funnel-shaped, double, 2¼" across, tufted, short petaloid center, strong red and outside of tube deep yellowish pink. Dome-shaped truss with 20-40 flowers. 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -20°F  (-29°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 2½" long, flat, ciliate, strong greenish yellow. Leaves turn bright yellow to orange in fall. Upright habit 

Deciduous or Evergreen: 

 Deciduous  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Girard 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 831 

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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