Rhododendron 'Elisabeth Hobbie'

 
Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, slightly wavy edges, 2" across, vivid red, edged strong red, with faint red spotting. Lax, flatted ball truss of 5-10 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves 2½" to 3½" long. rounded, dull, dark green. Dense, compact habit. May become leggy with age. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Essex Scarlet x forrestii ssp forrestii 'Repens'  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Hobbie 

Registration Reference: 

 RHS 58 

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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