Rhododendrons

Rhododendron 'Ring of Fire'

‘Darigold’ X Idealist Group

W & M Thompson, USA 1970

H5

Shrub growing to 1.5m in 10 years

Flowers: Domed trusses of 10-12, open funnel-shaped flowers; 64-68mm long x 76-89mm wide with 7 wavy-edged lobes; strong red in bud, opening light yellow with about a 12mm edging of strong red and a tinge of strong red in the throat; outside is strong red with light yellow towards the base

May

Not scented

Foliage: Elepidote. Leaves are elliptic, 127mm long x 51mm wide; flat with edges rolled down, semi-glossy and dark yellowish-green above; prominent veins below, hairless

Other Information: Needs shelter from heavy frosts. Commercially available