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Description of Rhododendron 'Elizabeth Red Foliage' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
unknown x unknown |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower funnel-campanulate, 3½" across, red in bud, opening vivid red throughout, with strong red speckles on all lobes. Held in lax trusses of 15. May bloom again in autumn. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, down curved margins, 3½" to 4" long, dark yellowish-green with reddish-orange indumentum. New growth is red. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Ostbo |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 992 |
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 |
