Rhododendron 'Choptank Rose' | 1 gal. pot
$35.00
SKU
RHD0144-QR_C
Selected by Polly Hill from a natural hybrid swarm found along the Choptank River on the Maryland-Delaware border. Rose pink and white flowers with a yellow blotch bloom in late May for us. Darkest pink flowers of the Choptank hybrids and fragrant.
This is one of the plants selected by Polly Hill from a natural hybrid swarm found along the Choptank River on the Maryland-Delaware border. It is Zone 5 hardy and grows to about 5-6'. The flowers bloom in late May to June for us and they are rose pink and white with a light yellow blotch. Of the Choptank hybrids this one has the darkest pink flowers. Oh, and it is fragrant too!
| Genus | Rhododendron |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | 'Choptank Rose' |
| Parentage | (atlanticum x periclymenoides) |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Type | Sandy Loam |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Plant Height | 5-6 ft |
| Plant Width | 4-5 ft |
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Rare Plant | No |
| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Rarefind Exclusive | No |
| New Offering | No |
| Web Only | No |
| Nursery Only | No |
| Oversized Shipping | No |
| Catalog Category | Deciduous Azaleas |
| Hardy to Temp. (Fahrenheit) | -15 degrees F |
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