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More Information: Rhododendron 'Louisa Wittrock'


R. 'Louisa Wittrock' 
  Photo: Frank Fujioka

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower very broadly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 3½" across, inside pale purplish pink with vivid reddish orange spots on dorsal lobe, outside light pink. Dome-shaped truss holds 18 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong, broadly acute apex, rounded base, down curved edges, 6" long, semi-glossy, dark green, retained 2 years.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Bob Bovee x Lem's Cameo

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Fujioka

Registration Reference:  ARS 031

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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