Rhododendron 'Dexter's Honeydew'

 
Photo: Don Hyatt

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 5" across, very fragrant, very pale purple at margins, fading to greenish-white center and a light yellow throat. 7-10 flowers in a ball-shaped truss. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves narrowly oblong, wavy margins, flat, acute apex, cuneate base, 3" to 4¾" long. Spreading habit, grows wider than tall. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 unknown x unknown  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Dexter 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 922 

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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