Rhododendron

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Roslyn Nursery, Cardinal Nursery, Carlson's Gardens

Description

To 5' tall; hardy to -20 degrees F.; midseason blooming; A.R.S. rating 4-5/4-5/4-5. Flowers 3" wide, openly funnel-shaped, of purplish-pink shading lighter in the center, with conspicuous dorsal spotting of strong yellow, held in an 18-flowered, ball shaped truss, 6" across. Plant broad, branching well, with leaves widely elliptic, held 3 years. (David G. Leach, 1973); C.A.(ARS) 1981; A.E.(ARS) 1982; S.P.A.(ARS) 1983.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

winter interest