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More Information: Rhododendron 'Ruth Lyons'


R. 'Ruth Lyons' 
  Photo: Chris Anderson

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, up to 1¼" across, deep purplish pink, with light red spots in upper throat. Held in flat top truss with 7-10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 1½" long, dark green, folded upwards from midrib. Upright plant habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     davidsonianum selection

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Barto

Registration Reference:  ARS 621

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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