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More Information: Rhododendron 'Southern Skies'


R. 'Southern Skies' 
  Photo: Don Wallace

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink, Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3" across, wavy-edged, of heavy substance, pale yellowish pink, with deep yellowish pink flare on the upper lobes. Ball-shaped truss has 16-17 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 4" to 5" long, glossy, deep green, leathery, held 3 years. Shrub has an open growth habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Sunup-Sundown x Lem's Cameo

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lofthouse

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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