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More Information: Rhododendron 'Naomi Nautilus'


R. 'Naomi Nautilus' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 4" across, wavy-edged, light pink with lighter center, flushed pale yellow-orange on tube inside and outside, fragrant. Lax truss holds about 11 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate, up to 5½" long, glossy, dark green.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Aurora Group x fortunei ssp fortunei

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  de Rothschild, L.

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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