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More Information: Rhododendron 'Pirouette'


R. 'Pirouette' 
  Photo: Bill Stipe

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower light purplish-pink, unmarked. Fades to white. Ball-shaped trusses hold up to 28 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Compact grower. Best with afternoon sun protection.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     degronianum ssp yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' x Pink Petticoats

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lofthouse

Registration Reference:  RHS 73

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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