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More Information: Rhododendron 'Fairfax'


R. 'Fairfax' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  White, Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, single, ruffled edges, 3½" across, strong purplish pink at edges, shading to nearly white in center. Inflorescence 1 to 2 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic to narrowly elliptic, obtuse apex, cuneate base, slightly concave, 2" long, dark green. Dense, spreading plant habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Polar Sea x Debonaire

Hybridized or Selected by:  Ring

Registration Reference:  ARS 912

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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