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More Information: Rhododendron 'Mrs E.C. Stirling'


R. 'Mrs E.C. Stirling' 
  Photo: Boris Bauer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, about 3½" across, mauve pink with a paler center, unmarked. Flowers fade to white. Conical-shaped truss holds up to 17 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves medium-sized, dark green. Growth habit upright and leggy when young, later spreading and open.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  griffithianum x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Waterer, J.

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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