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More Information: Rhododendron 'Orchid Lights'


R. 'Orchid Lights' 
  Photo: Kristian Theqvist

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower tubular funnel-shaped, 1¾" across, pale purplish-pink with yellow spots on dorsal lobe. "Skunky' odor. Flowers sterile, no seed pods.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves nearly elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 2⅜" long, flat, yellowish-green. Rounded, well-branched habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -35°F  ( -37°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   canadense x Kosterianum

Hybridized or Selected by:  Pellett

Registration Reference:  ARS 853

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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