Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Helsinki University' Ericaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Roslyn Nursery, RareFIND Nursery

Description

Shrub reaching 5-6' in height with an upright habit; flowers are bright pink with orange-red flecks; emerging foliage is reddish maturing to green. Hardy to -35 degrees F.

USDA Hardiness Zone

3