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More Information: Rhododendron 'April Pink'


R. 'April Pink' 
  Photo: Don Hyatt

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, slightly fragrant, 1½" across, pale purplish-pink with heavy red spotting in throat. Lax truss with 3 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes slightly

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 1⅜" long, retained 3 years. Compact growth habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     minus var chapmanii x mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink'

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Kehr

Registration Reference:  ARS 944

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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