R. 'Pink Trumpets' web special

R. 'Pink Trumpets' web specialA R. polyandrum hybrid, this fragrant R. maddenii rhododendron is a favorite here in northern coastal California for its large flowers and glossy green foliage. Somewhat tender, so will have to be a coastal plant or for those with a greenhouse. Blooms in April and will be 5 ft tall in 10 years. Hardy to 25 deg F.

This continuous color shift creates a luminous

The plant will approach 2 feet tall by 5 feet wide in 10 years

Created by the late Jack Lofthouse

it benefits from protection from hot afternoon sun and drying winds

All the way from the magical Hachmann's Nursery in Germany

This cultivar was found in the Engadive Alps

really making the plant stand out

Best grown in partial shade with protection from intense afternoon sun

Fairly drought tolerant

The white “candles” on the ends of every branch add to the interest

8 ft tall in 10 years and is hardy to zone 7

deep-green needles always look perfect and add to 'bones' to any landscape