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More Information: Rhododendron 'Frank Galsworthy'


R. 'Frank Galsworthy' 
  Photo: Tijs Huisman

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2" to 2½" across, maroon purple with a distinctive yellow and white blotch. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 15-20 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 5½" to 6⅓" long, slightly twisted, dull, mid to deep green. Round, spreading, rather sparse habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

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

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Waterer, A.

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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