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More Information: Rhododendron 'Martha Player'


R. 'Martha Player' 
  Photo: Lonnie Player

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, wavy-edged lobes, 3” across, white with a prominent double flare of deep purplish red spots on the dorsal lobe, and a small green eye at the base. Ball-shaped truss has 20-26 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, decurved margins, 4½" long, semi-glossy, moderate olive green., retained 2 years. Intermediate plant habit, heat tolerant.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  °F  ( °C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Mrs Sam x hyperythrum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Player

Registration Reference:  ARS 114

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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