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More Information: Rhododendron 'Gloxineum'


R. 'Gloxineum' 
  Photo: Peter Norris

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, pink, 4½" across, slightly wavy-edged, with prominent golden flare on dorsal lobe, scented. Upright plant habit.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, with distinct veining and re-curved edges.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Dexter

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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