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More Information: Rhododendron 'Cotton Candy'


R. 'Cotton Candy' 
  Photo: Pat Breen

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, about 5" across, pastel pink with red spotting, fragrant. Held in conical truss of 12-18 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 6" long, dark green. Upright and spreading habit. Very vigorous grower. Snow and wind may cause stem damage. Can grow to 10 ft. tall.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Loderi Venus x Marinus Koster

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Henny & Wennekamp

Registration Reference:  ARS 584

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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