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More Information: Rhododendron 'Michael Hill'


R. 'Michael Hill' 
  Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, frilled lobes, 2⅜" across, strong pink with deep purplish red blotch and spotting. Inflorescence 1-2 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 1⅜" long, glossy, lightly hairy, moderate green, retained 1 year. Broad habit, grows 2½ times wider than tall.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  1 foot in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Chinyeyi x nakaharai

Hybridized or Selected by:  Rokujo

Registration Reference:  ARS 754

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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