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More Information: Rhododendron 'Bruce Brechtbill'


R. 'Bruce Brechtbill' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3" across, pale pink fading lighter towards center and with light yellow throat. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 10-12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 4" long, glossy, olive green, retained 3 years. Plant has a compact, dense habit.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     bud sport of Unique

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Brechtbill

Registration Reference:  ARS 744

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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