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More Information: Rhododendron 'Anita Gehnrich'


R. 'Anita Gehnrich' 
  Photo: Richard Gustafson

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3½" across, deep pink fading to pale purplish-pink in throat with strong red spotting on dorsal lobe. Dome-shaped truss holds 14 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, flat, acute apex, rounded base, 5½" long, glossy, dark green with slight brown indumentum on mature leaves, leaves retained 3 years. Spreading, dense growth habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     The Honourable Jean Marie de Montague x degronianum ssp yakushimanum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Waldman

Registration Reference:  ARS 892

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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