Rhododendron, Elepidote Rhododendron 'Vulcan'

Rhododendron

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Succulent
Seed Collecting
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Coos Bay, Oregon

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Christiana, Tennessee

Lakewood, Washington

Port Orchard, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Christiana, TN (Zone 6b) | May 2011 | positive

I agree. The clearest, truest red I've seen so far in a rhodie. Beautiful leaves also. I LOVE this one!

S
Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | May 2009 | positive

This plant is vigorus and survived a winter that was brutal to the other Rhododendrons. It is a vivid true red, hard to find in a Rhododendron.

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