Rhododendron 'Gwen Bell'

 
Photo: Diane Weissman

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower saucer-shaped, slightly wavy edges, 5" across, deep purplish-pink, small blotch of dark red spots. Flowers held in a large conical-shaped truss. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, oblique-rounded base, 5" - 6" long, semi-glossy, dark yellowish-green. Leaves retained 2 years. Open, irregular habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Anna x Marinus Koster  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Lem 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 992 

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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