Rhododendron 'fortunei ssp. discolor x griffithianum'

These are seedlings grown from a hand-pollination done here at the RSBG utilizing the classic, fragrant and hardy, pink-flowered form of discolor combined with our hardiest form of griffithianum in an attempt to “redo” the original cross that resulted in the famous ‘Angelo’ grex of hybrids. The ‘Angelo’ grex produced plants very similar to the ‘Loderi’ grex but with flowers later in the season due to utilizing ssp. discolor instead of ssp. fortunei. Please let us know how your plant survives and what the flowers look like when it blooms.  

Plant Characteristics

• Evergreen
• Blooms Late
• Flowering
• Fragrant
• Fast-growing

• Outdoors

• Partial shade

• Hardy to -5F

R1 - easy and reliable using standard methods of cultivation

Fragrant

6 feet+

Small band