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More Information: Rhododendron 'Dame Nellie Melba'


R. 'Dame Nellie Melba' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, about 3¼" across, bright pink, paling at the center, with brownish-red spotting. Conical-shaped truss of about 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong-obovate, up to 6½" long, glossy, dark green. Upright, dense habit. Large trusses may cause branches to bend sideways. Give protection from sun.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Standishii x arboreum ssp arboreum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Loder, E.

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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