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More Information: Rhododendron 'Doc'


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

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, wavy-edged, 1½" across, light pink with darker pink edges, greenish-brown spots on upper lobe. Color changes to cream with age, Ball-shaped truss has 9 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 3⅛" long, dull, medium green. Upright, compact plant habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     degronianum ssp yakushimanum x Corona

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Waterer, J.

Registration Reference:  RHS 72

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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