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More Information: Rhododendron 'Vanessa Pastel'


R. 'Vanessa Pastel' 
  Photo: Millais Nursery

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, lax, cream colored flushed strong yellowish pink. Truss holds about eight flowers. Several clones in trade.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, 4½" long, matte green.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  10°F  ( -12°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Soulbut Group x griersonianum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Aberconway

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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