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More Information: Rhododendron 'Louis Pasteur'


R. 'Louis Pasteur' 
  Photo: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 3½" across, brilliant crimson at edges shading to white in center, with narrow ray of pale brown or green spots. Conical-shaped truss holds about 24 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, olive green. Very straggly, upright habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Mrs Tritton x Viscount Powerscourt

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Endtz & Co.

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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