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More Information: Rhododendron 'UMinn's Candy Lights'


R. 'UMinn's Candy Lights' 
  Photo: University of Minnesota

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower tubular funnel-shaped, 2"-2⅜" across, inside light purplish pink, outside tube vivid purplish red, strongly scented. Dome-shaped truss has 8-10 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, flat margins, semi-glossy, moderate olive green, with white hairs scattered on blade above and on veins below. Upright, arching plant habit.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Deciduous

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -30°F  ( -34°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   atlanticum x unnamed hybrid

Hybridized or Selected by:  Pellett

Registration Reference:  ARS 031

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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