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More Information: Rhododendron 'Shaazam'


R. 'Shaazam' 
  Photo: Henk Borsje

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3¾" across, deep purplish pink edges shading to light purplish pink, with a vivid yellow dorsal flare and gold spotting, becoming greenish in the throat. Ball-shaped truss holds 8-10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 4¼" long, veined, glossy, moderate olive green. Rounded habit. Grows wider than tall.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Pink Twins x Leah Yates

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Yates

Registration Reference:  ARS 774

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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