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More Information: Rhododendron 'Rose Point'


R. 'Rose Point' 
  Photo: Don Wallace

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 2½" to 3" across, light red, purplish-red at edges and in stripes towards throat from lobe intersections, shading lighter between. Lax truss holds about 7 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves broadly elliptic, slightly convex near edges, 1¾" - 2¾" long, dull, light green, with reddish-purple petioles, retained 2 years.. Plant grows wider than tall. Mounding habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Dido x williamsianum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lem

Registration Reference:  ARS 803

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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