Rhododendron 'Burma'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3¼" across, deep red with heavy black dorsal spotting. Conical-shaped truss holds 17 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, acute apex, rounded base, undulate margins, 5⅛" long, moderate olive green, retained 2-3 years. Broad, rounded habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -20°F  (-29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Mars x Fanfare  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Leach 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 842 

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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