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More Information: Rhododendron 'Persuasion'


R. 'Persuasion' 
  Photo: Don Wallace

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink, White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 3½" across, inside yellowish white with streaks of moderate yellowish pink, shading at margins to vivid reddish purple picotee; outside: vivid reddish purple. Ball-shaped truss has 25 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate, cuneate base, acute apex, flat margins; 5' long, matte, brilliant green. Intermediate plant habit.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Royal Purple x Lem’s Cameo

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Wallace

Registration Reference:  ARS 144

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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