Rhododendron 'Black Widow'

Rhododendron 'Black Widow'
Price: $42.50
Size: 6-9 inch
Description
Growth Habit: intermediate (5 x 5 feet)
USDA Zone: 6b
Exposure: filtered to full sun
Growing Conditions: evenly moist, well drained acidic soils
Parentage: ([‘Frank Gaulsworthy’ x ‘Leo’]) x ‘Warlock’)
Color Catagory: red
Bloom Time: May
Comments: Certainly one of the most saturated reds available, complimented with the darkest purple spotting around and highlighted with white-tipped anthers.The upright trusses are set against recurved, heavily veined, semi-glossy leaves. Quite a show. Hybridized by Roy Thompson of Thompson Nursery in Oregon.