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More Information: Rhododendron 'August Lamken'


R. 'August Lamken' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower campanulate, wavy edges, 2⅛" to 3" across, vivid purplish red to deep purplish pink, with dark red markings. Broad truss has 9 to 11 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves ovate, deep olive green, new leaves are reddish colored. Dense, broad plant habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Doctor V.H. Rutgers x williamsianum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hobbie

Registration Reference:  not registered

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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