Rhododendron 'Homebush'

 
Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Seed Parent X Pollen Parent: 

 unknown X unknown 

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel shaped, frilled edges, about 1¼" across, semi-double; deep purplish pink on a base of rose madder. Tight, ball-shaped truss with 14-16 flowers. Holds color well in sun. 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F  (-18°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, light green. Upright, open growth habit. 

Deciduous or Evergreen: 

 Deciduous  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Waterer, A. 

Registration Reference: 

 RHS 58 

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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