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More Information: Rhododendron 'Kimbeth'


R. 'Kimbeth' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2½" across, deep purplish-pink. No markings. Held in flat truss with 3-5 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic to oblong, apiculate apex, rounded base, 2¾" long, medium green, retained 2 years. New growth bronze. Plant dense, rounded, broader than tall.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Kimberly x Elizabeth

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Greer

Registration Reference:  ARS 793

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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