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More Information: Rhododendron 'Admiral Piet Hein'


R. 'Admiral Piet Hein' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2½" across, wavy-edged, rosy-lilac at edges, almost white in the throat, yellow spots on dorsal lobe, Flattened, dome-shaped truss has 12-14 flowers. Sweetly fragrant.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 6⅓" long, glossy, dark green.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     fortunei, 'Sir Charles Butler' x Halopeanum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  van Ness & Sons

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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