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More Information: Rhododendron 'August to Frost'


R. 'August to Frost' 
  Photo: Don Hyatt

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, single, 2½" across, wavy edged, white with a pale yellow-green blotch. Occasionally flowers have strong reddish purple stripes and sectors, or a prominent red/violet blotch, some with strong reddish purple selfs.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late to Very Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 2" long, flat, semi-glossy, moderate yellowish green, with brownish orange hairs above and below.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

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

Hybridized or Selected by:  Matlack

Registration Reference:  ARS 022

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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