FrancescaHardy to zone 5, this attractive rhododendron was created by Tony Consolini and registered by Heritage Plantation in the 1950's. The flowers are a bright carmine red in color, and are displayed in large, full trusses in April May. A great red for colder areas. The leaves are large with slight downturned edges, creating a 'sturdy' look. The plant grows to be about 4 ft tall and 5 ft wide in 10 years. Rarely offered. This history of R. 'Francesca' was