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More Information: Rhododendron 'Small Gem'


R. 'Small Gem' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, open pink, then age to white tinged pink.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblanceolate or obovate, up to 1⅛" long. Compact, spreading plant habit.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  pemakoense x leucaspis

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Frisbee

Registration Reference:  

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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