Rhododendron 'Lem's Monarch'

 
Photo: Roland Kersten

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 5" across, pale pink to white with pink margins and two narrow rays of red spots in upper lobe. Dome-shaped trusses of 16 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves ovate, flat, broadly acute apex, rounded base, slightly wavy margins, 7" to 8½" long, dull, olive green, retained 2 years. Moderately dense habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Anna x Marinus Koster  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Lem 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 961 

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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