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More Information: Rhododendron 'Hydon Dawn'


R. 'Hydon Dawn' 
  Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 2" across, light purplish-pink fading paler at edges with a deeper markings and spotting. Held in compact trusses of up to 16 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves glossy, dark green with cream-colored indumentum, Compact, dense growth habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     degronianum ssp yakushimanum x Springbok

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hydon Nurseries

Registration Reference:  RHS 69

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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