Korean Rhododendron
Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink'
Ericaceae
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection, Groundcover Collection
Source of plant
Klyn Nurseries, US National Arboretum, Weston Nurseries, Greer Gardens, Weston Nurseries, Cornell Botanic Gardens
Description
To 5'; hardy to -15 degrees F.; very early blooming; A.R.S. rating 3/3. Deciduous, open, upright shrub. Before the leaves appear, bright, clear pink flowers are showing in clusters of 2-3, sometimes when theground is snow-covered. Flowers are 1.5" (3.8cm) across, widely funnel-shaped. (Selected by Skinner;reg. 1958). A.M. (R.H.S.) 1965.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
flowering season, flower color