Rhododendron 'El Camino'

Large hybrid rhododendron

  • Flowering Time : May, June
  • Height in 10 years : 4 metres / 13 feet 1 inches

Description

Forms a tall but compact shrub, dark green leaves, Dark pink flowers blotched maroon, and often 12cm across, are produced in trusses of 10-12. Highly recommended for cold gardens.

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 : 5
  • RHS Zone : H (Fully Hardy)
  • EGF Zone : H1
  • US Zone : 6
  • Min Temp : -23°C (-10°F)

Hardy anywhere in the UK and moderate parts of Europe such as Holland, southern Sweden, coastal Denmark, favourable parts of Germany etc, moderate parts of NE USA and eastern Canada.