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More Information: Rhododendron 'Moonwax'


R. 'Moonwax' 
  Photo: Paul Lawry

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink, Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 4" across, pale yellow with edging of pale purplish pink, outside deep pink. Dome-shaped truss has 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 4½" long, moderate olive green. Stiff, upright plant grows wider than tall. Prefers some shade.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Holy Moses x Albatross

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lem

Registration Reference:  ARS 812

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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