Rhododendron benhallii (formerly Menziesia ciliicalyx) “Select blue”

This is a sister seedling to our own selection ‘Honshu Blue’ and is virtually indistinguishable from that outstanding clone. This is a slow-growing and choice, compact deciduous shrub with a somewhat horizontally branched and rounded habit. The foliage of this selection is bright blue-green and colors attractively in the autumn. The exquisite pale rose-pink flowers (mid-spring) are small and bell-shaped, hanging in clusters and covered with a glaucous "bloom" (like a plum). Perfect in a woodland garden but also quite successful in full sun if well-watered. Native to Japan.

Plant Characteristics

• Cold hardy

• Outdoors

• Partial shade

• 0 and below

R1 - easy and reliable using standard methods of cultivation

Not Fragrant

4 feet+

Small band