Rhododendron 'Ingrid Mehlquist'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 2" across, slightly fragrant, pale pink, maturing to pure white, with burgundy blotch. Ball-shaped truss has 20-22 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes slightly 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic to slightly obovate, flat, about 2½" long, glossy, dark green above, pale tan aging to rusty brown indumentum. Hairy petioles. Dense, spreading habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 2 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -20°F  (-29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Besse Howells x degronianum ssp yakushimanum  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Mehlquist 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 951 

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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