Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Midsummer'
Ericaceae
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection
Source of plant
Roslyn Nursery, Roslyn Nursery,
Description
Tall grower, to 6' or more; hardy to -15 or -20 degrees F.; very late blooming. Flowers rose-pink; vigorous grower that makes a good backround plant. Valued for its blooms after almost all other rhododendrons have finished. (J. Waterer, Sons & Crisp intro, before 1958). A.R.S. rating 4/2/3.(DS 486)
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
winter interest, flowering season