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More Information: Rhododendron 'Shanna's Song'


R. 'Shanna's Song' 
  Photo: Jim Barlup

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shape, wavy edges, 3½" across, inside moderate purplish-pink at edge shading to very pale purple with a strong yellow dorsal blotch, outside very pale purple with midribs vivid purplish-red. Dome-shaped truss hold 18 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, rounded base, up curved edges, 5½" long, semi-glossy, moderate olive green, retained 2 years.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Mrs Furnivall x One Thousand Butterflies

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Barlup

Registration Reference:  ARS 993

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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