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More Information: Rhododendron 'Presque Isle'


R. 'Presque Isle' 
  Photo: Steve Krebs

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped to saucer shaped, very wavy edges, 4½" across, inside moderate purplish pink with many discrete yellowish green spots on upper lobe, outside deep purplish pink. Conical-shaped truss has 16 or more flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, down-curved edges, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 7" long, semi-glossy, olive green. Intermediate plant habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -23°F  ( -31°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Everestianum x Hindustan

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Leach

Registration Reference:  ARS 022

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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