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More Information: Rhododendron 'Duke of York'


R. 'Duke of York' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, 3⅛" across, fragrant, rosy-pink, fading to near white in the center with brownish-green spots. Held in loose trusses of about 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong-obovate, 5¾" long, glossy, dark green, bronze when new. Open growth habit.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     fortunei ssp fortunei x Scipio

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Paul

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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