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More Information: Rhododendron 'Buchanan Simpson'


R. 'Buchanan Simpson' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, about 3" across, wavy edged, moderate purplish pink, throat speckled reddish olive, corolla base yellowish. Truss holds 8-10 flowers,

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:   Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, bullate, dark green.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     oreodoxa var. fargesii ? x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Greig

Registration Reference:  RHS 62

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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