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More Information: Rhododendron 'Lady Bligh'


R. 'Lady Bligh' 
  Photo: Chris Anderson

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, open strawberry red and age to pink with white center. Conical-shaped truss holds 10-12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves dull, mid green, retained 2 years. Plant has a spreading growth habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     griffithianum hybrid

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  van Nes & Sons

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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