Rhododendron 'Dexter's Spice'

 
Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly, very fragrant, 4½" to 5" across, white with pale yellow-green spots in throat of dorsal lobes. Lax trusses of 5-7 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, rounded base, 5" long, glossy, olive green, retained 2 years. Upright, broad habit. Prefers filtered light for best foliage. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 unknown x unknown  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Dexter 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 782 

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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