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More Information: Rhododendron 'Westbury'


R. 'Westbury' 
  Photo: Boris Bauer

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 2¾" across, fragrant, purplish-pink fading to near white with brilliant greenish-yellow spotting that coalesces to two rays in throat. Held in ball-shaped truss with 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, mucronate apex, rounded base, 4½" to 5" long, flat, olive green, retained 2 yrs. Compact , rounded growth habit. Wider than tall.

Height:  3 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:  Dexter

Registration Reference:  ARS 822

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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