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More Information: Rhododendron 'Whisperingrose'


R. 'Whisperingrose' 
  Photo: Bob George

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower campanulate, 2¾" across, dark red in bud, purplish-red, unmarked. Flat truss holds 6 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblong-orbicular, 1¾" long, slightly down curved edges, semi-glossy, dark yellowish-green, retained 2 years. Bright copper new growth. Petioles dark red.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  williamsianum x Elizabeth

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Greer

Registration Reference:  ARS 992

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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