Rhododendron burmanicum

Medium species rhododendron

  • Flowering Time : April, May
  • Height in 10 years : 2 metres 50 cms / 8 feet 2 inches

Description

Slightly bristly and scaly shoots, scented yellow flowers in small trusses. Easy to grow in mild areas Thought now to be Hybrid. Winter freeze kills flower buds.

Flower Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Rhododendrons will start flowering around this time, depending on the season, for a week or so.

Hardiness

  • UK Zone : 3
  • RHS Zone : H (Fully Hardy)
  • EGF Zone : H3
  • US Zone : 7B
  • Min Temp : -15°C (5°F)

Hardy in a sheltered site in most UK, Coastal France and northern Italy and Pacific Northwest gardens, but may be damaged in severest winters. Often early into flower and growth.