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More Information: Rhododendron 'Wombat'


R. 'Wombat' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2" across, deep purplish pink. Inflorescence has 1-2 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, glossy, silver-brown hairs above, dark green. Prostrate habit, grows wider than tall.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  1 foot in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   nakaharai "Mariko' x Gaiety

Hybridized or Selected by:  Cox, P.

Registration Reference:  RHS 82

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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