The Rocket Rhododendron features funnel-shaped flowers measuring 2½ inches across, with vivid reddish-pink petals marked by scarlet red blotches and prominent stamens. These blooms are arranged in a conical cluster. Its leaves are glossy, dark green with pronounced veins, displaying a coppery bronze hue when young. The plant exhibits an upright growth habit.
Details
Botanical Name
Rhododendron 'Rocket'
Common Name
Rocket Rhododendron
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
5 feet
Max Spread
5 feet
Plant Form
- Upright
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Reddish Pink
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Mid Spring
Moisture
Evenly Moist
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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