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More Information: Rhododendron 'Mrs Howard Phipps'


R. 'Mrs Howard Phipps' 
  Photo: Martha Prince

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, moderate purplish-red, unmarked. Compact truss with 12-14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, coriaceous, 7" long, matte green, held 2-3 years. Compact, well-branched habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unnamed hybrid x Naomi

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Phipps

Registration Reference:  ARS 713

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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