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More Information: Rhododendron 'Spring Dawn'


R. 'Spring Dawn' 
  Photo: Herb Spady

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2½" across, rosy pink with a golden yellow blotch. Round-shaped flower truss.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 5" long, olive green. Dense, vigorous growing shrub.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     pink catawbiense hybrid x Mrs Charles S. Sargent

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Shammarello

Registration Reference:  not registered

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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