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More Information: Rhododendron 'Faggetter's Favorite'


R. 'Faggetter's Favorite' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3¾" across, fragrant, cream-white flushed deep purplish-pink fading to white, bronze speckles on dorsal lobe. Held in dome-shaped truss of 11-13 flowers..

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 8" long, glossy, mid green, may hang downwards. Best in light shade to avoid leaf burn.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

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

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Slocock

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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