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More Information: Rhododendron 'Spicy Lights'


R. 'Spicy Lights' 
  Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower narrowly tubular funnel-shaped, 2⅛" across, single, strong yellowish-pink with moderate red veining and light orange-yellow blotch on dorsal lobe, outside of tube moderate red. Dome-shaped truss with 11 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves mucronate apex, cuneate base, flat, 3⅜" long. Slightly purple in the fall. Broad, rounded habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -35°F  ( -37°C)

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

Hybridized or Selected by:  U Minnesota

Registration Reference:  ARS 843

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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