Rhododendron 'Whisperingrose'

 
Photo: Bob George

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower campanulate, 2¾" across, dark red in bud, purplish-red, unmarked. Flat truss holds 6 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves oblong-orbicular, 1¾" long, slightly down curved edges, semi-glossy, dark yellowish-green, retained 2 years. Bright copper new growth. Petioles dark red. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F  (-18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 williamsianum x Elizabeth  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Greer 

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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