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Rhododendron Pink Pearl

Code: HPINKP
Flower Colour: Pink
Flowering Month: May
Height After 10 Years: 175-200cm
Interesting Foliage: No
Scent: Not Scented
Hardiness: To -20 °C

A popular old British hardy hybrid with large conical trusses of soft pink flowers fading nearly white with red-brown speckling. Flowering in May this is a vigorous plant with a dense upright habit which performs best in a fairly sunny position. It is ideal for hedging and screening. A great reliable plant that also tolerates more sun and heat. Height 180cm or more, in 10 years.

Recommended for: Hedging/screening.
Easy to grow.
Ideal position: Most garden situations.
Habit: Dense.
Group: Hardy Hybrid.
Parentage: 'George Hardy'(s) X 'Broughtonii'.
Hybridization date: pre 1900 (before 1892).
Bred by: Waterer (Bagshot). Origin: British.
Tolerant of some sun and heat.
Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6.
RHS Hardiness Rating: H4.
How we usually propagate this plant: Cutting.