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More Information: Rhododendron 'Judy Spillane'


R. 'Judy Spillane' 
  Photo: Richard Gustafson

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 2½" across, fragrant, light purplish-pink, fading within 24 hours to white, prominent greenish-yellow blotch. Held in ball-shaped truss with 14 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, obtuse apex, cuneate to oblique base, 4¾" to 6¼" long, flat, olive green, retained 2-4 years. Rounded, dense habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     maximum x John Wister (Janet Blair)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Wister

Registration Reference:  ARS 802

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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