Rhododendron 'Bixby'

 
Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Seed Parent X Pollen Parent: 

 (Vuyk's Rosyred or Vuyk's Scarlet) X yedoense var poukhanense 

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 1¼" across, red, unmarked. Flatted dome-shaped inflorescence with 3 flowers. 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 2 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -20°F  (-29°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves obovate, mucronate apex, cuneate base, 1½" long, concave, bullate, retained for 2 years. Dense, compact growth habit. 

Deciduous or Evergreen: 

 Evergreen  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Mezitt 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 892 

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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