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Description of Rhododendron 'Anita Gehnrich' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague x degronianum ssp yakushimanum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3½" across, deep pink fading to pale purplish-pink in throat with strong red spotting on dorsal lobe. Dome-shaped truss holds 14 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, flat, acute apex, rounded base, 5½" long, glossy, dark green with slight brown indumentum on mature leaves, leaves retained 3 years. Spreading, dense growth habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Waldman |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 892 |
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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American Rhododendron Society |