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More Information: Rhododendron 'Dorothy Bishop'


R. 'Dorothy Bishop' 
  Photo: Jim Barlup

Predominant Flower Color:  White, Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 3⅛" across, frilly-edged lobes, inside to a blend of strong purplish pink and yellowish white, with a spotted dorsal flare of grayish red and moderate purplish red. Ball-shaped truss holds 19 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 4⅛" long, dull, moderate olive green. Intermediate plant habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Hachmann's Charmant x Lem's Cameo

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Barlup

Registration Reference:  ARS 092

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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