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Description of Rhododendron 'Vulcan's Flame' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
griersonianum x Mars |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3" across, bright red. Held in dome-shaped truss with 12-15 flowers. Blooms better in warmer areas of garden. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, 5" to 8" long, dark green with red petioles. Compact habit. Sun and heat tolerant. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Lancaster |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 58 |
Note: Bloom time and 10 year
height information are approximate and can vary dependent on local climate and
soil conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate guideline.
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American Rhododendron Society |
