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More Information: Rhododendron 'Elsa Crisp'


R. 'Elsa Crisp' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 3" across, vivid pink at edges, shading lighter pink to white in center, deep pink nectaries, light crimson spotting at base of dorsal lobe. Conical-shaped truss has 18-20 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Mrs. E.C. Stirling x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Waterer & Crisp

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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