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More Information: Rhododendron 'Mossmans Freckles'


R. 'Mossmans Freckles' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  White, Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 2¼" across, open deep red and fade through shell pink to white, reverse shell pink, dark red spotting on all lobes both inside and reverse. Flattened dome-shaped truss with 18-20 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, convex, 4½" long, dull, dark green, gray, felt-like hairy covering below. Spreading, dense growth habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Cavalcade x degronianum ssp yakushimanum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Harris

Registration Reference:  ARS 912

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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