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More Information: Rhododendron 'Hydon Velvet'


R. 'Hydon Velvet' 
  Photo: Kristian Theqvist

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower campanulate, pale pink to white, held in a rounded truss.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblanceolate, 5¾" long, dark green, indumentum above and below. Compact, dense plant habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     degronianum ssp yakushimanum x bureavii

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  George, A.

Registration Reference:  RHS 00

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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