Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Brandywine' Ericaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Jim Fry, The Cummins Garden

Description

Low-growing; hardy to -10 degrees F.; early-midseason blooming; ARS rating 4/2. Leaves 3" (7.6 cm) long, 1/2" (1.3 cm) wide. Flowers small, cream-colored, edged in rose, held in 2" (5 cm) spherical trusses. (G. Guy Nearing, 1950).

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

winter interest