Rhododendron 'Bambino'

 
Photo: Ned Brockenbrough

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3⅛" across, moderately fragrant, light yellowish-pink with red flare on dorsal lobe. Held in ball-shaped trusses with 12 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, rounded base, 4¾" long, retained 2-3 years. Broad, well-branched plant. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F  (-18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 (Britannia x degronianum ssp yakushimanum) x Lem's Cameo  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Brockenbrough 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 892 

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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