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More Information: Rhododendron 'Skerryvore Monarch'


R. 'Skerryvore Monarch' 
  Photo: Joe Coleman

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3" across, fragrant, deep purplish-pink with slight greenish-yellow spotting on near white background in dorsal lobe. Ball-shaped truss has 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, rounded base, 5½" long, olive green, retained 2 years. Grows wider than tall.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Dexter

Registration Reference:  ARS 811

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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