Rhododendron 'Firestorm'

 
Photo: Fredo Schroder Nursery

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3¼" across, bright deep red, unmarked. Dome-shaped truss holds 15-16 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, rounded base, flat, 4½" to 6" long, dark green with lighter midribs, retained 3 years. New foliage is lime colored. Spreading habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -25°F  (-32°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Vulcan x Chocolate Soldier  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Mehlquist 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 912 

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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