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More Information: Rhododendron 'Chiffon'


R. 'Chiffon' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower saucer-shaped, wavy-lobes, 2½" across, strong pink and moderate purplish pink, slight red spotting in throat. Flat truss holds 8 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves broadly elliptic, apiculate apex, slightly cordate base, 1¾" to 3" long, olive green, retained 3 years. Rounded plant habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

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

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Whitney

Registration Reference:  ARS 764

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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