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More Information: Rhododendron 'Bonito'


R. 'Bonito' 
  Photo: Tijs Huisman

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, up to 5" across, open white flushed blush pink aging to white, dorsal lobe throat marked brown and strong pink. Another form is marked green and yellow. Held in large, rounded trusses.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, about 7" long, dark green. Upright, vigorous-growing plant habit.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     fortunei ssp discolor x Luscombei

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  de Rothschild, L.

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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