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More Information: Rhododendron 'Dexter's Apricot'


R. 'Dexter's Apricot' 
  Photo: Richard Gustafson

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3" across, scented, light purplish-pink with dark pink edge and yellow-green blotch. Held in flat trusses of 12-15 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, apiculate apex, rounded base, 4¼" long, glossy, olive green, retained for 2 years. Broad, rounded habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Dexter

Registration Reference:  ARS 782

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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