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More Information: Rhododendron 'Graffito'


R. 'Graffito' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2½" to 3" across, pale purplish pink, with edged light purplish pink, deep red dorsal blotch, throat dark red. Compact, ball-shaped truss has 17 - 19 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason to Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic - obovate, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 4" to 5" long, flat, glossy,

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Madame Jules Porges x Hachmann's Diadem

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hachmann, Hans

Registration Reference:  RHS 99

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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