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More Information: Rhododendron 'Marilee'


R. 'Marilee' 
  Photo: David C. Royster

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower tubular funnel-shaped to widely funnel-shaped, wavy, notched lobes, 1⅜" across, deep yellowish-pink with deep red spotting on upper lobes. Inflorescence 1-2-flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late to Very Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, ⅞" to 1" long, glossy, hairy, moderate olive green. Smoky purple-green in winter.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   nakaharai (open pollinated)

Hybridized or Selected by:  Rokujo

Registration Reference:  ARS 744

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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