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More Information: Rhododendron 'Joseph Dunn'


R. 'Joseph Dunn' 
  Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 1⅛" across, pale purplish-pink. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 20-25 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, convex, acute apex, cuneate base 1¾" long, dull green with scales below and on stems, leaves retained 1½ years. Dense, rounded growth habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     minus var minus Carolinianum Group x racemosum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lewis

Registration Reference:  ARS 944

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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