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More Information: Rhododendron 'Springfield'


R. 'Springfield' 
  Photo: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 4" across, strong pink with slight vivid red spotting and darker ring of color at base of throat. Flat truss holds 11 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic to narrowly oblong, acute apex, cuneate base, 5" long, dark green, retained 1-2 years, Upright, somewhat sparse habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Umpqua Chief x Fawn

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  James

Registration Reference:  ARS 794

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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