Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Janet Blair' Ericaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection, Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Cornell Botanic Gardens, Baldsiefen Nursery, Weston Nurseries, Roslyn Nursery, Leach Research Station

Description

To 6' tall; hardy to -15 degrees F.; midseason blooming; A.R.S. rating 4/3/4. Frilled, light pink flowers with paler centers have golden-bronze rays on upper lobes, and are held in large trusses. Plant vigorous, compact, wider than tall, with dense, dark foliage. (David G. Leach, 1962).

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

winter interest