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More Information: Rhododendron 'Ruth Mottley'


R. 'Ruth Mottley' 
  Photo: Paul Wurz

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3" across, strong purplish pink at edges, shading to light purplish pink in center, with brilliant orange spotting. Dome-shaped truss holds 12-15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, rounded base, 2½" to 5½" long, glossy, mid green. Upright plant habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     unknown peach-colored hybrid x Lem's Cameo

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Robertson

Registration Reference:  ARS 892

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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