Development

Rhododendrons

Cynthia AGM

Rhododendron 'Cynthia'

catawbiense (s) x griffithianum

Syn: 'Lord Palmerston', 'Mirabile'

Standish & Noble 1856

AGM (1968) 2012

H5

Shrub up to 2m in 10 years, ultimately 4m in height and width

Flowers: Conical trusses of up to 24 funnel-shaped flowers, 55mm long x 75-85mm wide, deep rose pink, with darker dorsal spots

May - June

Not scented

Foliage: Elepidote

Other Information: Tolerant of more sun than many hybrids. Easy to grow. Good for hedging or screening.

Commercially available

 

Location: Dorset

Photo: Alan Pedrick

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Photo: Miranda Gunn

Location: South Africa

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