Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Independence'
Ericaceae
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection
Source of plant
Weston Nurseries
Description
Upright growing; small green leaves with bluish undersides. Red buds open to small fragrant dark pinkflowers aging to silvery pink, held in ball-shaped trusses. July blooming period.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
fragrance, flowering season