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More Information: Rhododendron 'Carex Blush'


R. 'Carex Blush' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower campanulate, about 3" across, white with pink blush, maroon spotting on dorsal lobes. Held in lax truss with 10-11 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Very Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves ovate, about 3¾" long, matt, dark green. Pyramidal habit. Prefers some afternoon shade.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     irroratum x oreodoxa var fargesii

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  de Rothschild, L.

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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