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More Information: Rhododendron 'Mary Kittel'


R. 'Mary Kittel' 
  Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 2¼" across, deep purplish-pink. Ball-shaped truss holds 15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves ovate, down curved margins, acute apex, cuneate base, 4" long, dull green, retained 2+ years. Dense growth habit.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Nor'easter x Mrs P. den Ouden

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Mezitt, E.

Registration Reference:  ARS 991

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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