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More Information: Rhododendron 'Holly Springs Astronaut'


R. 'Holly Springs Astronaut' 
  Photo: Pete Vines

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower single, of very heavy substance, 4 - 5" across. Color variable: white with light green blush and light pink wash, and a few pink to rosy-red lines, dashes and sectors.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, mid green.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Amagasa x Sekai-nohikari

Hybridized or Selected by:  Vines

Registration Reference:  ARS 063

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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