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More Information: Rhododendron 'Fragrantissimum'


R. 'Fragrantissimum' 
  Photo: Alice Schwegman

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, about 2½" across, fragrant, white flushed rose outside and a bright yellow throat. Held in lax trusses of about 4 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves ovate, oblong-ovate or obovate, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 3½" long, rugose, hairy, olive green, retained 2 years. Very leggy growth habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  15°F  ( -9°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     edgeworthii x formosum var formosum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Rollisson

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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