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More Information: Rhododendron 'Harris Vibrant'


R. 'Harris Vibrant' 
  Photo: Bob Stelloh

Predominant Flower Color:  White, Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, wavy-edged, single, about 2⅛" across, yellowish white, with a broad band of vivid purplish red at the margins, with a faint blotch of tiny, deep purplish pink dots on the dorsal lobe. Truss holds 2 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, slightly upcurved margins; 1¾" long, semi-glossy, strong yellow green, retained 2 years.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Grace Freeman No. 2 x Amaghasa

Hybridized or Selected by:  Harris

Registration Reference:  ARS 091

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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