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More Information: Rhododendron 'Blazing Grace'


R. 'Blazing Grace' 
  Photo: Tom Ahern

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 2¾" across, coral pink with slightly darker edges, golden yellow center, olive green specks on upper lobes. Dome-shaped truss has 14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, obtuse apex, oblique base, down curved margins, 3¾" long, semi-glossy, deep green.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Percy Wiseman x September Song

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Ahern

Registration Reference:  ARS 042
Note: This cultivar is not commercially available.

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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