Rhododendron 'Peppermint Twist'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2¾" across, pink with a white throat and red spotting on dorsal lobe, ages to white with pale pink margins. Truss holds 12 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves oblong, de-curved margins, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 4½" long, glossy green, retained for 2 years. Rounded, dense habit. Tolerates humidity well. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -10°F  (-23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 hyperythrum x Princess Elizabeth  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Thornton 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 982 

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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