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More Information: Rhododendron 'Frontier'


R. 'Frontier' 
  Photo: Harry Wright

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 4" across, strong yellowish-pink with pronounced light greenish yellow markings. Fade to cream color. Ball truss of 14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, apiculate, rounded, 4½" long, medium green, retained for 3 years. New growth has rosy blush. Upright, rounded growth habit. Strong grower when established.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Letty Edwards x Crest

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Elliott

Registration Reference:  ARS 782

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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