R. 'Little Gem'
Rhododendron Hybrid
| Hybridized By | Whitney, William E. |
| Seed Parent | R. 'Carmen Group' |
| Pollen Parent | R. elliottii |
| Parentage Summary |
Seed parent is R. 'Carmen Group'; pollen parent is R. elliottii. Additional parentage notes: () x (from KW 7725) Rhododendra has 2 direct offspring recorded for R. 'Little Gem', including R. 'Nick Anastos' and R. 'Radiant Heat'. |
| Introduced | 1956 |
| 10 Year Height | 60 cm. (2ft.) |
| Bloom Time | early midseason |
| Flower | broadly funnel-campanulate |
| Flower Color | ? |
| Fragrance | ? |
| Leaves | oblanceolate to obovate |
| Leaf persistence | ? |
| Additional Parentage Info |
() x (from KW 7725) |
| Minimum Hardiness | ? |
| Registration | Registered |
