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More Information: Rhododendron 'Venetian Chimes'


R. 'Venetian Chimes' 
  Photo: Tijs Huisman

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower campanulate, 2⅜" across, strong red flushed vivid red towards base, with very dark red spotting on dorsal lobe. Ball-shaped truss holds 11 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves up to 4" long, dull, mid green. Grows wider than tall.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     (facetum hybrid x Fabia Group) x (degronianum ssp yakushimanum x Britannia)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Waterer, J.

Registration Reference:  RHS 71

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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