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More Information: Rhododendron 'Melrose Flash'


R. 'Melrose Flash' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  White, Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, without stamens, 2¾" across, pale yellowish white, moderate purplish pink edges, sparse pale greenish yellow spotting on dorsal lobe. Dome-shaped truss has 15 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly obovate, flat, oblique base, broadly acute apex, 4½" long, glossy, dark green, retained 3 years.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Scintillation x Lem's 4A Newcomb

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Sanders

Registration Reference:  ARS 991

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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