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More Information: Rhododendron 'Wisp'


R. 'Wisp' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly campanulate, wavy lobes, 3" across, purplish pink, lighter towards center with purplish red spots on all lobes. Held in flat truss with 5-7 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves near ovate, obtuse apex, rounded base, 3" long, deep green, retained 2-3 years. Rounded, well-branched plant.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     williamsianum x irroratum 'Splatter Paint'

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Landregan

Registration Reference:  ARS 854

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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