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More Information: Rhododendron 'Extraordinaire'


R. 'Extraordinaire' 
  Photo: Jim Willhite

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 5" across, creamy white with pink edges and dark garnet red flare, ages to creamy pink.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic to obovate, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 4-5" long, glossy, dark green, new growth is reddish colored.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Gold Medal x Olin O. Dobbs

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  unknown

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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