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More Information: Rhododendron 'Fragrant Star'


R. 'Fragrant Star' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower pale yellow in bud opens pale yellow inside, yellowish white outside, unmarked, tubular funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 1½" across, very strongly scented.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate, obtuse at apex, cuneate at base, 2" long, bluish-green. Upright plant habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   R. 'Snowbird' treated with colchine

Hybridized or Selected by:  Briggs Nursery

Registration Reference:  ARS 003

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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