Rhododendron 'Wheatley' |
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Predominant Flower Color: |
Pink |
Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly lobes, 3¼" across, very fragrant, pale purplish-pink shaded darker towards outer edge, with yellowish-green rays in throat. Ball-shaped truss holds16 flowers. |
Fragrant: |
Yes |
Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 7" across, medium green, retained 2 years. Prefers filtered light. Broad, well-branched habit. |
Height in 10 Yrs: |
5 ft |
Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
Parentage (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): |
Westbury x Meadowbrook |
Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
Hybridized or Selected by: |
Phipps |
Registration Reference: |
ARS 734 |
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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