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More Information: Rhododendron 'Spicil'


R. 'Spicil' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower moderate purplish-pink, fading through light purplish pink to moderate purplish pink. Held in small terminal clusters. Blooms for a long time.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Very Early to Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oval, small, heavy textured, dark green with red stems. Upright, compact habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     scabrifolium var. spiciferum x Cilpinense

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  unknown

Registration Reference:  RHS 80

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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