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More Information: Rhododendron 'Scintillation'


R. 'Scintillation' 
  Photo: Boris Bauer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2½" across, strong purplish-pink shaded lighter towards center, flared greenish-yellow markings in throat, outside deep purplish-pink. Held in ball-shaped truss with 11-15 flowers. Note, several forms exist.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, apiculate apex, rounded base, 6" long, glossy, olive to dark yellowish-green. Broad, well-branched plant.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Dexter

Registration Reference:  ARS 734

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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