The Arthur Bedford Rhododendron features openly funnel-shaped, fragrant flowers with pale mauve tubes and darker lobes marked by a brownish-red blotch. These blossoms cluster in dome-shaped trusses containing 11 to 16 flowers. Its glossy, dark green leaves are supported by reddish-purple stems, and the plant exhibits an open, upright growth habit. This variety is tolerant of sun exposure.
Details
Botanical Name
Rhododendron 'Arthur Bedford'
Common Name
Arthur Bedford Rhododendron
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
6 feet
Max Spread
6 feet
Plant Form
- Upright
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Pale Mauve with Red
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Late Spring
Moisture
Evenly Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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