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More Information: Rhododendron 'Bo-peep'


R. 'Bo-peep' 
  Photo: Chris Klapwijk

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, 1¾" across, creamy yellow with a ray of lemon yellow spots in the throat. Terminal and axillary buds hold 1-2 flowers per bud.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves ovate to oblong-ovate, up to 2½" long, glossy, scaly, dark green. Plant has an upright growth habit. Suitable for rock gardens.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  lutescens x moupinense

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  de Rothschild, L.

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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