Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Mrs. Charles S. Sargent' Ericaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Weston Nurseries

Description

To 6'; hardy to -25 degrees F.; mid to late season blooming; ARS rating 3/3. Plant rounded, moderatelycompact. Flowers dark carmine rose with yellow spotting in throat and wavy margins, held indome-shaped trusses. One of the best of the "ironclads"; somewhat hard to root. (A. Waterer, 1888).

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

winter interest, hardiness