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More Information: Rhododendron 'Shanghai'


R. 'Shanghai' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, often reflexed lobes, 3¾" across, pale purplish-pink with lobes flushed deeper pink and orange-yellow flare. Dome-shaped truss holds about 13 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 4¼" long, mid green, retained 2 years. Broad, open habit.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (Mrs Furnival x catawbiense, white flowered) x unnamed, gold-blotched, mauve seedling

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Leach

Registration Reference:  ARS 734

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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