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More Information: Rhododendron 'Sherwoodii or Sherwood Orchid'


R. 'Sherwoodii or Sherwood Orchid' 
  Photo: Joe Coleman

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower 2½" across, single, strong reddish-purple with darker blotch on the three dorsal lobes. Inflorescence 2 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves yellow-green when new, aging to matt green. Upright, spreading habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

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

Hybridized or Selected by:  Sherwood Nursery

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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