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More Information: Rhododendron 'Pink and Sweet'


R. 'Pink and Sweet' 
  Photo: Weston Nurseries

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 1½" across, deep purplish-pink with a dark pink central stripe edged on each side with yellow flare on dorsal lobe. Dome-shaped truss of 7.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, down-curved margins, 2½" long, glossy. Upright, dense habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   arborescens x arborescens hybrid

Hybridized or Selected by:  Mezitt

Registration Reference:  ARS 992

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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