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More Information: Rhododendron 'Command Performance'


R. 'Command Performance' 
  Photo: Jim Barlup

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 4" across, yellowish white, with light purplish pink edge, dark red dorsal blotch on a pale yellow ground. Conical truss holds 18 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 5" long, semi-glossy, moderate olive green, held 2 years.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Hachmann's Charmant x Snow Candle

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Barlup

Registration Reference:  ARS 052

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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