Rhododendron 'Cherry Red'

Family: Ericaceae (Heath)

Life form: Shrub - evergreen

Comments: Habit: Medium compact to upright habit.
Foliage: Dark green.
Flowers: Full waxy umbel of bright red flowers, heavily spotted inside.
History: Cross by Bill Butcher, Hamilton in 1962, sister of 'Butchers Red Velvet' and 'King Elliott'.
Additional information: Not readily available in New Zealand.