Rhododendron 'Van Nes Sensation'

 
Photo: Odo Tschetsch
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Lavender 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower widely funnel-shaped, slightly fragrant, pale lilac with a white center and red spots in throat. Flowers fade to off-white. Dome-shaped trusses. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes slightly 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves dark green. Sturdy, upright, compact plant. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Sir Charles Butler x Halopeanum  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 van Nes & Sons 

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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