
2011 Rhododendron of the Year Awards |
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Vireya Rhododendron: 'First Light' Flower strong purplish pink, tube and central line down each lobe pale purplish pink, salver-shaped, 1½" across. Held in truss of 10 to 16 flowers. Repeating flowering. Leaves elliptic-ovate, 2½" to 2¾" long, dark green, shiny when mature, with greyish brown scales when young. Compact, bushy plant habit. Suitable for either shade or sun. Hybridized by Lelliott. |
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Photo by Sherla Bertelmann |
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Prior Year ROY Selections for Southern CA/Hawaii |
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American Rhododendron Society |