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More Information: Rhododendron 'Viennese Waltz'


R. 'Viennese Waltz' 
  Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 2" to 3" across, fragrant, light red at edges shading darker in throat with orange-brown spots in dorsal lobe on orange background, reverse salmon. Densely packed in large conical truss with up to 34 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate to rounded base, 4¼" to 5½" long, dark green, retained 2 years. Upright, open habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Lem's Cameo x Pink Petticoats

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lofthouse

Registration Reference:  ARS 844

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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