R. 'Starling's Firebird'
Rhododendron Hybrid
| Hybridized By | Weagle, J.K. |
| Seed Parent | R. 'Henry's Red' |
| Pollen Parent | R. strigillosum var. strigillosum CBG |
| Additional Parentage Info |
CBG form used as it is the very hardiest form. |
| Introduced | 2020 |
| 10 Year Height | ? |
| Bloom Time | early |
| Flower | ball-shaped truss |
| Flower Color | red |
| Fragrance | None |
| Leaves | elliptic |
| Leaf persistence | Evergreen |
| Type | Elepidote |
| Plant Hardiness | -17 C (1 F) |
| Flower Bud Hardiness |
-15 C (5 F) |
| Additional Hardiness Info |
further testing required |
| Registration | Registered |
| Extra Information | This selection was by the late Barry Staring in Devon from seed shared with him by John Weagle. |
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