Rhododendron 'Wheatley'

 
Photo: Henk Borsje

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly lobes, 3¼" across, very fragrant, pale purplish-pink shaded darker towards outer edge, with yellowish-green rays in throat. Ball-shaped truss holds16 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 7" across, medium green, retained 2 years. Prefers filtered light. Broad, well-branched habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Westbury x Meadowbrook  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Phipps 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 734 

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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