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More Information: Rhododendron 'Dexter's Pink Satin'


R. 'Dexter's Pink Satin' 
  Photo: Joe Coleman

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 4½" across, frilly, fragrant, pink with darker areas and brown flare and deep red spotting. Held in flat trusses of 6-8 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason to Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic to elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 6½" long, glossy, olive green, retained 2 years. Broad, rounded well-branched habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Dexter

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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