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More Information: Rhododendron 'Madame Fr. J. Chauvin'


R. 'Madame Fr. J. Chauvin' 
  Photo: Herb Spady

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink, White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2⅔" across, soft pink with a nearly white center and a small wine red basal blotch. Rounded truss holds 10-12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong to oblanceolate, about 4¼" long, light green. Upright plant habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     fortunei hybrid

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Koster & Sons

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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