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More Information: Rhododendron 'Virginia Richards'


R. 'Virginia Richards' 
  Photo: Boris Bauer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink, Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower long lasting, openly funnel-shaped, 4½" across, open rosy-pink aging to apricot and then yellow, pinkish-red spotting. Ball-shaped truss with 10-12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, 3" to 4½" long, yellowish-green, retained 3 years. Rounded, well-branched scrub. Susceptible to powdery mildew.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (wardii x F.C. Puddle) x Mrs Betty Robertson

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Whitney

Registration Reference:  ARS 764

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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