Rhododendron 'Gentle Giant'

 
Photo: Don Smart

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 5" across, strong purplish-red with grayed purple flare in dorsal throat. Conical-shaped truss holds 16-19 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves narrowly obovate/oblanceolate, broadly acute apex, oblique base, flat, 7'' to 8" long, retained 2 years. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 5°F  (-15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Point Defiance x Platinum Pearl  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Sanders 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 961 

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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