Rhododendron

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection, Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Agway , Cornell Botanic Gardens, Bosley Nurseries Inc., Roslyn Nursery, Briarwood Gardens, Edgewood Nursery

Description

To 6' tall; hardy to -25 degrees F.; mid to late season blooming; A.R.S. rating 2-3/3/3-4. Flowers soft rosy-pink; leaves smooth, glossy dark green. A vigorous, fast-growing hybrid, tolerant of extremes of cold, heat and humidity. (A. Waterer, 1900's).

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

hardiness, winter interest