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More Information: Rhododendron 'Surrey Heath'


R. 'Surrey Heath' 
  Photo: Diane Weissman

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 1¾" across, light pink flushed strong pink, deeper at edges, dotted moderate orange-yellow on either side of mid-vein in throat. Ball-shaped truss holds 12-16 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 3" to 3¾" long, dull, mid green. Very dense growth habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (facetum hybrid x Fabia Group) x (degronianum ssp yakushimanum x Britannia)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Waterer, J.

Registration Reference:  RHS 75

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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