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More Information: Rhododendron 'Jack A. Sand'


R. 'Jack A. Sand' 
  Photo: Kristian Theqvist

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower tubular funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2" across, double, deep purplish pink at edges shading to light yellowish-pink at throat, with a strong orange-yellow botch in throat. Truss has 12-18 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic to oblanceolate, mucronate apex, cuneate base, 4¼" long, glossy, somewhat bullate, light green, purple in fall. Upright habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -25°F  ( -32°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   (Homebush x Cecile) x (Homebush x Cecile)

Hybridized or Selected by:  Sand

Registration Reference:  ARS 801

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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