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More Information: Rhododendron 'Mist Maiden'


R. 'Mist Maiden' 
  Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 2½" across, pale purplish-pink aging to white with moderate yellow dorsal spotting and deep purple-pink stripe. Ball-shaped truss has 14-17 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblanceolate, acute apex, cuneate base, 5¾" long, convex, yellow-green, retained 5 years. New growth has grayish-tan indumentum. Grows broader than tall.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     degronianum ssp yakushimanum form

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hanger

Registration Reference:  ARS 831

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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