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More Information: Rhododendron 'Spicy Nutmeg'


R. 'Spicy Nutmeg' 
  Photo: Henk Borsje

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3½" across, fragrant, pale purplish-pink with moderate purplish-red rays and peripheral spotting in throat. Lax truss holds 8 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves near narrowly elliptic, mucronate apex, cuneate base, 5" to 6" long, glossy, moderate olive green, retained 3 years. Broad habit with arching branches.

Height:  7 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

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

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hall

Registration Reference:  ARS 841

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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