Rhododendron 'Norrie King'

 
Photo: Emily Weissman

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, about 3" across, deep purplish pink, with maroon flare and spotting on upper lobe. Truss has 12-15 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves ovate-elliptic, 5½" long, light green. Dense, spreading plant habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F  (-18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Mrs G. W. Leak x decorum, pink form  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 King 

Registration Reference: 

 RHS 84 

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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