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Description of Rhododendron 'Malahat'

R. 'Malahat' 
Photo by: Loyd Newcomb

Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: 

Gill's Triumph x strigillosum 

Predominate Flower Color: 

Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

Flower 2¾" across, vivid red with deep red spotting. Ball-shaped truss of 14 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

No 

Bloom Time: 

Late 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

5°F  (-15°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

Leaves 5" to 6" long, pointed, forest green with sparse dark reddish-orange indumentum. 

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

Hybridizer: 

Larson 

Registration Reference: 

RHS 83 

 Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on local climate and soil conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate guideline.


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