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More Information: Rhododendron 'Bow Bells'


R. 'Bow Bells' 
  Photo: Eleanor Philp

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly campanulate, 2⅜" across, deep pink, deeper on reverse, ages to pale pink, sparse crimson spotting. Held in lax trusses of 4-7.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves ovate, cordate base, 1½" to 2½" long, dark green. New growth bronze-colored. Compact, round and dense plant. Doesn't like a lot of sun. Can be leggy in deep shade.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Corona x williamsianum

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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