Rhododendron 'Besse Howells'

 
Photo: Joe Coleman

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly, 2½" across, deep purplish-red with a deep red blotch. Held in ball-shaped truss. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves 4" long, shiny, slightly wrinkled. Compact habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -20°F  (-29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 red catawbiense hybrid x Boule de Neige  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Shammarello 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 733 

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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