Rhododendron 'Mrs Charles E. Pearson'

 
Photo: Roland Kersten

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Lavender 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower widely funnel-shaped, 2⅜" to 2¾" across, pale pinkish-mauve, fading to nearly white at base, heavy chestnut-brown spotting. Conical-shaped truss has about 12 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic-obovate, up to 6" long, matt, deep green. Upright habit. Vigorous grower. Prefers afternoon sun protection. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Coombe Royal x Catawbiense Grandiflorum  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Koster & Sons 

Registration Reference: 

 RHS 58 

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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