Rhododendron 'Creole Belle'

 
Photo: Diane Weissman

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower widely funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 5" to 5½" across, purplish-red with a deep red flare and spots on dorsal lobe. Held in dome-shaped trusses of 16-18 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 6" to 7" long, flat, dull green, retained 3-4 years. Upright and dense habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F  (-18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Vulcan x Harvest Moon  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Thompson 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 912 

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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