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More Information: Rhododendron 'Waltham'


R. 'Waltham' 
  Photo: The Dow Gardens Archive, Bugwood

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower tubular funnel-shaped, wavy edges, ¾" across, purplish-pink. Held in dome-shaped truss with 8 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, down curved edges, 2" long, dark green, retained 1 year. Compact plant.

Height:  1 foot in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Laetevirens x minus Carolinianum Group

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Ticknor

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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