Rhododendron 'Michelle Smith'

 
Photo: Len Miller

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3" across, white with thickly dappled maroon flecks on dorsal lobe. Ball-shaped truss holds 12 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves oblong, obtuse apex, rounded base, down-curved margins, glossy, dark green. Dense plant habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Scintillation x hyperythrum  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Thornton 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 051 

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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