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More Information: Rhododendron 'Nicoletta'


R. 'Nicoletta' 
  Photo: Stuart Imrie

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 2" to 2½" across, deep purplish pink, dorsal lobe slightly darker, tinged strong to moderate purplish pink, with a dark red blotch. Flowers age to white. Flat-topped truss has 16-19 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves ovate, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 3⅛" to 4⅓" long, dark green above, light brown hairs on veins below. Flat, compact habit. Grows twice as wide as tall.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Fantastica x (Hachmann's Ornament x Furnival's Daughter)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hachmann, Hans

Registration Reference:  RHS 92

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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