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More Information: Rhododendron 'Apritan'


R. 'Apritan' 
  Photo: Herb Spady

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 3¾" across, light to pale purplish-pink with pale yellow center, outside light purplish-pink, fragrant. Dome-shaped truss holds 10-11 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 5" to 6" long, dull, yellowish-green.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

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

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Dexter

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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