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More Information: Rhododendron 'Dexter's Horizon'


R. 'Dexter's Horizon' 
  Photo: Boris Bauer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, slightly wavy edges, 3½" across, deep purplish-pink edges, shading to a white center, yellow-green dorsal blotch. Ball-shaped truss holds 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 6½" long, glossy, grayish olive green, retained 2 years. Upright growth habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

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

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Dexter

Registration Reference:  ARS 782

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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