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More Information: Rhododendron 'Maxecat'


R. 'Maxecat' 
  Photo: Boris Bauer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2" across, inside light pink with yellow blotch and dark pink spots, outside light pink with dark pink edges. Held in conical truss of 15-20 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves lanceolate, broadly acute apex, cuneate to rounded base, 4" to 6" long, semi-glossy, dark green, retained 3 years. New stems are red. Dense habit.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  maximum x catawbiense

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Gable

Registration Reference:  ARS 001

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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