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Rhododendron Lem's Monarch AGM

Code: HLEMSM
Flower Colour: Pink
Flowering Month: May-June
Height After 10 Years: 150-175cm
Interesting Foliage: No
Scent: Not Scented
Hardiness: To -15 °C

Probably one of the best American hybrids ever. This plant is red in bud opening to huge superb pink flower trusses, with red edging fading to pale pink. It is a truely striking, choice, dense plant. Lems Monarch is stunning in late May and early June. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.

Recommended for: Hedging/screening and stunning flower.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hybrid Rhododendron.
Parentage: 'Anna' (s) X 'Marinus Koster'.
Hybridization date: pre 2000 (pre 1965).
Bred by: H. Lem. Origin: American.
Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6.
RHS Hardiness Rating: H4.
How we usually propagate this plant: Cutting.
Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit.