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More Information: Rhododendron 'Abraham Lincoln'


R. 'Abraham Lincoln' 
  Photo: Fredo Schroder Nursery

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, about 2" across, light magenta crimson with dark crimson spots and streaks at the base of the dorsal lobe. Fades to pink with age. Dome-shaped truss has 14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves olive green. Very heat tolerant.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -25°F  ( -32°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  catawbiense x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Parsons

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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