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More Information: Rhododendron 'Shorty'


R. 'Shorty' 
  Photo: Ron Knight

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower tubular funnel-shaped to widely funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, ¾"-1" across, white with pink mottling at edges both inside and on reverse. Flowers fade to light pink or white. Held in terminal clusters of multiple buds each with 3 - 5 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  eaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 1¼" long, dark matte green, retained 2 - 3 years. Some reddening of leaves in winter. Compact, very dense growth habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Delp's Small Fry x Hi Tech

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Delp

Registration Reference:  ARS 952

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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