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More Information: Rhododendron 'Ingrid Mehlquist'


R. 'Ingrid Mehlquist' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 2" across, slightly fragrant, pale pink, maturing to pure white, with burgundy blotch. Ball-shaped truss has 20-22 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes slightly

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic to slightly obovate, flat, about 2½" long, glossy, dark green above, pale tan aging to rusty brown indumentum. Hairy petioles. Dense, spreading habit.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Besse Howells x degronianum ssp yakushimanum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Mehlquist

Registration Reference:  ARS 951

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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