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More Information: Rhododendron 'Mission Bells'


R. 'Mission Bells' 
  Photo: Garth Wedemire

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower campanulate, up to 3½" across, slightly fragrant, white flushed pink. Held in lax truss of 6-8 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes slightly

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong to elliptic, broadly acute apex, cordate base, 3" to 4" long, glossy, dark green. Compact habit. Sun and heat tolerant.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     williamsianum x orbiculare ssp orbiculare

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lancaster

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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