2008 Rhododendron of the Year Awards
Plant suitable for Southern California/Hawaii

Vireya Rhododendron: 'Great Scent-sation'
(R. konori x R. viriosum)

Flower deep purplish pink fading to center, tubular funnel-shaped, 3" across, very fragrant.  Flat-shaped truss holds 5 to 8 flowers.  Leaves elliptic, 4" long.  Upright, open plant habit.  Grows to a height of about 3 ft. in 10 yrs.  Hybridized by Snell.

 Photo by Sherla Bertelmann

Prior Year ROY Selections for Southern CA/Hawaii
2007   2006   2005   2004

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