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More Information: Rhododendron 'Sweet Briar'


R. 'Sweet Briar' 
  Photo: Joe Coleman

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower star-shaped, single, hose-in-hose, 1½" across, strong purplish pink with a darker blotch. Inflorescence 3 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate, cuneate base, broadly acute apex, dark green.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Hybridized or Selected by:  unknown

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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