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More Information: Rhododendron 'Pink Jeans'


R. 'Pink Jeans' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3¼" across, wavy-edged, strong purplish red edges shading to yellowish white in center, with rose-red star in throat, strong red spots on upper half of flower, and lighter spots on lower half. Truss holds 8-10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:   Leaves elliptic, concave, acute apex, cuneate base, with wavy margins, 5¼" long, dull green, hairless, retained at least 3 years,. Plant has an upright, open growth habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague sport

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Briggs Nursery

Registration Reference:  ARS 902

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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