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More Information: Rhododendron 'Mother of Pearl'


R. 'Mother of Pearl' 
  Photo: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower 2½" - 4" across, pure white with pink tinge, purplish pink ribs on outside, dark red markings. Truss has 11-17 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes slightly

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 5" long, thick and mid green. Upright, spreading habit.

Height:  7 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Pink Pearl sport

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Waterer, J.

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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