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Description of Rhododendron 'Herbert' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
yedoense var. poukhanense x Hexe |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower openly funnel-shaped, 1¾" across, frilled edges, hose-in-hose, vivid reddish-purple with a darker blotch. |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, about 1" long, medium green. Dense, spreading habit. |
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Deciduous or Evergreen: |
Evergreen |
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Hybridizer: |
Gable |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 58 |
Note: Bloom time and 10 year
height information are approximate and can vary dependent on local climate and
soil conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate guideline.
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American Rhododendron Society |