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More Information: Rhododendron 'Watchet'


R. 'Watchet' 
  Photo: Joe Coleman

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, slightly frilly lobes, 3½" across, moderate pink with faint strong pink spotting.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, apiculate, cuneate base, glabrous, glossy, retained 2 years. Plant broad, dwarf, branches well, dense.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Amagasa x (Louise Gable x Tama-giku)

Hybridized or Selected by:  Gartrell

Registration Reference:  ARS 772

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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