Rhododendron 'Mrs J.A. Withington III'

 
Photo: Henk Borsje

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Lavender 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower saucer-shaped, wavy edges, 1¾" - 2" across, double, very light purple at margins, shading paler to very pale purple at center. Held in multi-bud, dome-shaped truss of 2-4 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, flat, broadly acute apex, rounded base, 1½" - 2½" long, semi-glossy, yellow-green, retained 2 years. Mahogany colored in winter. Compact mounded habit which is fairly dense. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -20°F  (-29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Laurie x dauricum white-flowered  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Mezitt, E. 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 981 

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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