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More Information: Rhododendron 'Anna Rose Whitney'


R. 'Anna Rose Whitney' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, up to 4" across, deep rose pink spotted brown in throat. Held in ball-shaped truss of 12-21 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acuminate apex, rounded base, up to 7" long, matte, olive green. Vigorous, rapid growing shrub. Needs plenty of room to develop.

Height:  7 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     griersonianum x Countess of Derby

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Whitney

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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