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More Information: Rhododendron 'Frank Arsen'


R. 'Frank Arsen' 
  Photo: Joe Coleman

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower tubular funnel-shaped, hose-in-hose, wavy edges, 1¾" across, strong pink with pale yellowish pink throat. Truss has 1-3 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 1" long, moderate yellow green, both surfaces hairy. retained 1 year. Plant upright, rounded, moderately-branched.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

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

Hybridized or Selected by:  Gartrell

Registration Reference:  ARS 864

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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