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More Information: Rhododendron 'Haithabu'


R. 'Haithabu' 
  Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, wavy edged, about 4" across, deep/strong purplish pink tinged vivid purplish red, deep purplish red spots on dorsal lobe. Round shaped truss holds 16-18 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves ovate, acuminate apex, rounded to slightly oblique base, 5½" - 7⅛" long, dark green. Broad, rounded plant habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Walkure x Germania

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hachmann, Holger

Registration Reference:  RHS 05

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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