Rhododendron 'Melrose Flash'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White, Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, without stamens, 2¾" across, pale yellowish white, moderate purplish pink edges, sparse pale greenish yellow spotting on dorsal lobe. Dome-shaped truss has 15 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves narrowly obovate, flat, oblique base, broadly acute apex, 4½" long, glossy, dark green, retained 3 years. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 5°F  (-15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Scintillation x Lem's 4A Newcomb  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Sanders 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 991 

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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