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More Information: Rhododendron 'Maryke'


R. 'Maryke' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 3" across, open light purplish-pink with a yellow throat, ages to white. Truss holds 13-15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 5" long, light green. Upright habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     fortunei ssp discolor x Fabia Group

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Van Veen Sr.

Registration Reference:  ARS 743

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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