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More Information: Rhododendron 'Michelle Smith'


R. 'Michelle Smith' 
  Photo: Len Miller

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3" across, white with thickly dappled maroon flecks on dorsal lobe. Ball-shaped truss holds 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, obtuse apex, rounded base, down-curved margins, glossy, dark green. Dense plant habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Scintillation x hyperythrum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Thornton

Registration Reference:  ARS 051

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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