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More Information: Rhododendron 'Marble Arch'


R. 'Marble Arch' 
  Photo: Richard Gustafson

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, wavy edged, 2¾" across, scented, pale purplish-pink fading to white, dark purple blotch in throat. Held in ball-shaped truss with 13 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, obtuse apex, rounded base, 5½" long, glossy, dark yellowish-green, retained 2 years.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (smirnowii x Avalanche Group) x Spellbinder

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Miller

Registration Reference:  ARS 983

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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