Bodega Crystal Pink

Description of Rhododendron 'Bodega Crystal Pink'

 

This lovely pink rhododendron can be found in the gaardens of Homestead Park here in University Place, WA.

 

Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: Cilpinense x mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink'

 

Predominate Flower Color: Pink

 

Flower / Truss Description:

Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 2⅜" across, purplish-pink with deeper purplish-pink spots, reverse purplish-red. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 3-7 flowers.

 

Fragrant: No

 

Bloom Time: Very Early

 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 4

 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: -5°F (-21°C)

 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:

Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 2⅜" long, light green, semi-deciduous. Upright habit.

 

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): L

 

Hybridizer: Heller

 

Registration Reference: ARS 754

 

Plant description provided by The American Rhododendron Society

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