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More Information: Rhododendron 'Pretty Woman'


R. 'Pretty Woman' 
  Photo: Loyd Newcomb

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, of heavy substance, frilly edges, 3" across, moderate to pale purplish pink with 2 brush marks radiating from center; outside purple. Held in conical trusses of 20-22 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, mucronate apex, oblique base, 5½" to 7" long, glossy, retained 2 years. Upright, spreading habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Orange Marmalade x Pink Petticoats

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Davis

Registration Reference:  ARS 934

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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