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More Information: Rhododendron 'Cherries and Cream'


R. 'Cherries and Cream' 
  Photo: Garth Wedemire

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2¼" across, pale orange-yellow with deep purplish-pink edges and strong red spotting in throat, outside deep purplish pink. Flat-shaped trusses hold about 14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, convex, 5" to 6½" long, glossy, moderate olive green, retained 4-5 years. New growth is bronze colored. Dense habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (Fabia x bureavii) x Lem's Cameo

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Workman

Registration Reference:  ARS 954

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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