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More Information: Rhododendron 'Countess of Derby'


R. 'Countess of Derby' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 3½" to 4⅓" long, rose pink paler in center of lobes, with brownish-red spots. Held in conical trusses of about 17 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate, up to 5" long, dull, dark green. Open, spreading habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Pink Pearl x Cynthia

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  White

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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