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More Information: Rhododendron 'Mrs Charles E. Pearson'


R. 'Mrs Charles E. Pearson' 
  Photo: Roland Kersten

Predominant Flower Color:  Lavender

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, 2⅜" to 2¾" across, pale pinkish-mauve, fading to nearly white at base, heavy chestnut-brown spotting. Conical-shaped truss has about 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic-obovate, up to 6" long, matt, deep green. Upright habit. Vigorous grower. Prefers afternoon sun protection.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Coombe Royal x Catawbiense Grandiflorum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Koster & Sons

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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