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More Information: Rhododendron 'May Belle'


R. 'May Belle' 
  Photo: Laura Grant

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, semi-double, 2¼-2½" across, deep pink to strong purplish-red. Inflorescence 3 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves broadly elliptic, acute apex, rounded base 1½" long, moderate olive green. Plant broad, well-branched.

Deciduous or Evergreen:  Evergreen

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Helen Curtis x Hino-red

Hybridized or Selected by:  Shammarello

Registration Reference:  ARS 771

Glossary of plant description terminology.
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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