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More Information: Rhododendron 'Markeeta's Prize'


R. 'Markeeta's Prize' 
  Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower 5" across, bright scarlet red with a few dark red spots. Held in truss of 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves thick, heavy, 6" long, dark green. Thick stems. Stiff, upright grower.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Loderi Venus x Anna

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Markeeta Nursery

Registration Reference:  ARS 674

Glossary of plant description terminology.
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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