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Rhododendron 'April Song'

 
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Rhododendron 'April Song' - April Song rhododendron
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Common name: April Song rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae (heath family)
Distribution: hybrid: Weston (Mezitt) hybrid
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Comments: An early flowering, wide-growing upright shrub with large, frilly, double, light pink blossoms at the end of April. Inner set of petals is nearly white, imparting an unusual two-tone appearance. About 50 percent is retained during winter and turns mahogany red. Reportedly less susceptible than other small leaved rhododendrons to root afflictions.
Links: American Rhododendron Society Plant Search Database

Locations

  • 1: AZA: AZ17 (AZ17) • Accession: D1992-0220.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: AZA: AZ17 (AZ17) • Accession: D1992-0551.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 3: AZA: AZ18 (AZ18) • Accession: D1992-0551.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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