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More Information: Rhododendron 'Oliver Twist'


R. 'Oliver Twist' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower campanulate, wavy edges, 2½" across, deep purplish pink, unmarked. Ball-shaped truss has up to 20 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, leathery, up to 4½" long, dark green with matted tan indumentum. Ball-shaped plant habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Charles Dickens x degronianum ssp yakushimanum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lancaster

Registration Reference:  ARS 674

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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