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More Information: Rhododendron 'Ripples'


R. 'Ripples' 
  Photo: Don Wallace

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, fully double, 2½" across, light purplish red, unmarked. Inflorescence 2-3 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early to Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate, acute apex, cuneate base, about 1½" long, dark green, bronze-colored in cold weather. Plant grows wider than tall.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  1 foot in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  15°F  ( -9°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Lambertus C. Bobbink x Rosebud

Hybridized or Selected by:  Kerrigan

Registration Reference:  not registered

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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