Rhododendron 'Dorothy Swift'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, slightly fragrant, 2¼" across, open pale purplish-pink and fade to white. Ball-shaped truss with 12-17 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes slightly 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves obovate, convex, acute apex, cuneate base, 2½" to 4½" long, glossy, dark green above with cream fading to brown indumentum, leaves held 3-4 years. Dense, spreading shrub. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -20°F  (-29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 smirnowii x degronianum ssp yakushimanum  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Mehlquist 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 951 

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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