Rhododendron

Ericaceae

Growth Habit

Shrub

Description

To 4'; hardy to -25 degrees F.; early to midseason blooming; ARS rating 4/3. Very hardy plant with1" (2.5cm) wide apricot-pink or white flowers. Foliage small, round, aromatic. Plant half as wide as tall and can be a bit straggly. More than one form of this plant exists. (G. Guy Nearing, 1958) C.A. (ARS) 1972; A.E. (ARS) 1973.

Source of plant

Cornell Botanic Gardens, Baldsiefen Nursery, The Cummins Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

winter interest, hardiness