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More Information: Rhododendron 'Bellringer'


R. 'Bellringer' 
  Photo: Don Hyatt

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3¼" across, fragrant, light greenish-yellow with a brown freckled flare that fades to yellow-green. Dome-shaped trusses of 17 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 5½" long, flat, dull green, retained 2-3 years. Spreading, dense growth habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Consolini

Registration Reference:  ARS 912

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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