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More Information: Rhododendron 'Orchid Mist'


R. 'Orchid Mist' 
  Photo: Jim Barlup

Predominant Flower Color:  Lavender

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 2⅛" across, wavy edges, very pale purple, with very light purple picotee edge, and dark greenish yellow spotting. Ball-shaped truss has 19 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 4¾" long, dull, moderate olive green.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -25°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     degronianum ssp yakushimanum, Exbury form x Frank Galsworthy

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Barlup

Registration Reference:  ARS 001

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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