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More Information: Rhododendron 'Ernie Dee'


R. 'Ernie Dee' 
  Photo: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower flat-campanulate, wavy to slightly frilly lobes, ¾" to 1" across, moderate purplish-pink with red spots. Terminal inflorescence composed of 4-8 trusses.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, slightly rugose, somewhat revolute, dark green, held for 2 years. Broad, well-branched, grows twice as wide as tall.

Height:  1 foot in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  dauricum x racemosum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Caperci

Registration Reference:  ARS 774

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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