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More Information: Rhododendron 'Gwen Bell'


R. 'Gwen Bell' 
  Photo: Diane Weissman

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower saucer-shaped, slightly wavy edges, 5" across, deep purplish-pink, small blotch of dark red spots. Flowers held in a large conical-shaped truss.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, oblique-rounded base, 5" - 6" long, semi-glossy, dark yellowish-green. Leaves retained 2 years. Open, irregular habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Anna x Marinus Koster

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lem

Registration Reference:  ARS 992

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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