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More Information: Rhododendron 'Chief Paulina'


R. 'Chief Paulina' 
  Photo: P. H. Brydon

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, strong purplish-red, spotted dark brown. Small clusters of 3-6 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Foliage typical of species; elliptic, olive green, scaly both sides.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     concinnum Pseudoyanthinum Group selection

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  James

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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