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More Information: Rhododendron 'Michele Raley'


R. 'Michele Raley' 
  Photo: Southern Living magazine

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2-3" across, pink with deep pink, ruffled edges. Ball-shaped truss.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, large, glossy, dark green.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Janet Blair x hyperythrum hybrid

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:   Thornton

Registration Reference:  not registered

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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