Rhododendron 'Viennese Waltz'

 
Photo: Steve Henning

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, 2" to 3" across, fragrant, light red at edges shading darker in throat with orange-brown spots in dorsal lobe on orange background, reverse salmon. Densely packed in large conical truss with up to 34 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate to rounded base, 4¼" to 5½" long, dark green, retained 2 years. Upright, open habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F  (-18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Lem's Cameo x Pink Petticoats  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Lofthouse 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 844 

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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