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Description of Rhododendron 'Hardijzer's Beauty' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
racemosum x Kurume azalea |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
An azaleodendron. Flower funnel-shaped, about 1" across, strong purplish pink lightly flushed deep purplish pink, and purplish red spotting in throat. Multiple buds per truss, each bud has 2-4 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, ¾" to 1½" long, glossy, green tinged red, retained 2-3 years. Leaves purplish-green in winter. Upright, dense habit. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
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Hybridizer: |
Hardijzer |
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Registration Reference: |
RHS 71 |
Note: Bloom time and 10 year
height information are approximate and can vary dependent on local climate and
soil conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate guideline.
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American Rhododendron Society |