Rhododendron

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Japan

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Henry Dumper, Transplant Nursery

Description

To 3'; hardy to -15 degrees F.; early-midseason blooming; ARS rating 4/4/3. Growth habit rounded, verycompact with beautiful foliage. Leaves large, oblong or lance-shaped, smooth and shiny, the undersidecovered with handsome, smooth plastered type indumentum of an elegant cinnamon-brown color. Flowers are bright pink to rose or reddish, usually 7-lobed, spotted deeper rose inside, bell or funnel-shaped, to 2" long and set in rounded trusses of up to 15.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

winter interest, foliage characteristics, notable texture