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More Information: Rhododendron 'Rose Elf'


R. 'Rose Elf' 
  Photo: Chris Klapwijk

Predominant Flower Color:  Lavender, White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly campanulate, 1⅛" across, open lavender, fade to white flushed pink. Held in loose clusters.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves broadly elliptic, ¾" to 1⅛" long, glossy, dark green. Plant dense mound-like and spreading. Drought resistant.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  racemosum x pemakoense

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lancaster

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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