Rhododendron 'Cynosure'

 
Photo: Richard Gustafson

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3" to 3¾" across, slightly fragrant, purplish pink at margins and shading to a very pale purple center with a orange speckled flare. Held in dome-shaped truss of 10 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes slightly 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves narrowly elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 5" to 6" long, slightly convex, retained 2-3 years. Dense, spreading shrub. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Essex Scarlet x fortunei, Nearing hardy selection  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Shapiro 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 933 

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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