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Rhododendron 'Brittany'

 
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Rhododendron 'Brittany' - Brittany rhododendron
Image: Ecker, Michael E. - The Dawes Arboretum
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Common name: Brittany rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae (heath family)
Distribution: hybrid: Leach hybrid
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Comments: Developed by the late David Leach and considered one of his best elepidote introductions. A compact, evergreen mound growing about 4' tall and wide, densely covered with small rounded leaves. In May it has pale pink flowers. It is reported to be flower bud hardy to -20ºF. Use in the foundation planting or mixed border.
Links: American Rhododendron Society Plant Search Database

Locations

  • 1: STU: AT09 (AT09) • Accession: D2014-0859.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: STU: AT09 (AT09) • Accession: D2014-0859.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 3: STU: AT09 (AT09) • Accession: D2014-0859.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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