Rhododendron

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Rosyln Nursery, Bull Valley Rhododendron Nursery, Leach Research Station

Description

Phlox pink buds open to white flowers flushed orchid pink at base and on exterior, aging to white with dark olive-yellow dorsal spotting; 5-lobed, 2 1/2" across. Height 11.3' in 26 years. Elliptic leaves 6" long. Very late season blooming. (David G. Leach, reg. 1985). A.R.S. rating: 3-4/3/4.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

winter interest, flowering season