R. 'brachycarpum x proteoides'

Rhododendron Hybrid

Hybridized By Weagle, J.K.
Seed Parent R. brachycarpum
Pollen Parent R. proteoides
Additional
Parentage Info
Seed parent - a compact f. of brachycarpum at Bayport Farm was used. Pollen parent - proteoides R.141. Cross of 1995.
10 Year Height 70 cm. (2ft.)
Bloom Time early midseason
Flower ball-shaped truss
Flower Color white
Fragrance None
Leaves ?
Leaf persistence Evergreen
Type Elepidote
Plant Hardiness -20 C (-4 F)
Flower Bud
Hardiness
-20 C (-4 F)
Additional
Hardiness Info
may be hardier than stated
Registration Unregistered
Extra Information Flowers white with a red flare.
Title
R. 'brachycarpum x proteoides'
Photo By
John Weagle
Date Taken
May 15, 2024
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia
License
CC BY 4.0
Attribution
Text: John Weagle via Rhododendra.com, CC BY 4.0
Sizes
Description
Plant at 29 years old, habit is very compact.
Title
R. 'brachycarpum x proteoides'
Photo By
John Weagle
Date Taken
May 18, 2024
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia
License
CC BY 4.0
Attribution
Text: John Weagle via Rhododendra.com, CC BY 4.0
Sizes
Description
Plant at 29 years old, good compact habit