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More Information: Rhododendron 'Newcomb's Sweetheart'


R. 'Newcomb's Sweetheart' 
  Photo: Don Hyatt

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 4" across, fragrant, pale pinkish pink darkening with age and edged light purplish-pink, red blotch. Ball-shaped truss holds 11 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 5½" long, flat, dull, yellow-green, retained for 2 years. Plant is wider than tall.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Pink Walloper x decorum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Newcomb, L.

Registration Reference:  ARS 812

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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