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