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More Information: Rhododendron 'King of Shrubs'


R. 'King of Shrubs' 
  Photo: Ernst Ostbo

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly campanulate, wavy-edges, 4" across, moderate yellow with pink edges and greenish-yellow spotting in throat. Lax truss holds 9-10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason to Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblanceolate, acute apex, obtuse to rounded base, 6" long, dull, dark green. Grows wider than tall. Open habit. Prefers some shade.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     fortunei ssp discolor x Fabia Group

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Ostbo

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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