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More Information: Rhododendron 'Graf Zeppelin'


R. 'Graf Zeppelin' 
  Photo: Garth Wedemire

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower bright pink with darker edges. Held in ball-shaped trusses of about 10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves dark green, glossy, slightly twisted. Upright and spreading growth habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Pink Pearl x Mrs Charles S. Sargent

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  van Nes & Sons

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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