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More Information: Rhododendron 'Pink Pinwheels'


R. 'Pink Pinwheels' 
  Photo: Frank Fujioka

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink, White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2 1/5" across, inside yellowish white with vivid red picotee edges, outside deep yellowish-pink at margins shading to a deep pink base. Ball-shaped truss holds 14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, down curved edges, 5½" long, glossy, dark yellowish-green, moderate orange-yellow indumentum. Dense habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  10°F  ( -12°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Flirt x Noyo Chief

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Fujioka

Registration Reference:  ARS 031

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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