Rhododendron 'Blaauw's Pink'
Evergreen azalea hybrid
Parentage unknown
R J Blaauw & Co, Holland 1953
AGM (1993, 2002) 2012
H6
A compact shrub growing to 0.5-0.75m in 10 years, eventually taller
Flowers: Trusses of 2-3 hose-in-hose flowers; 30mm wide; salmon pink with lighter shades and a darker blotch
May
Not scented
Foliage: Small glossy green leaves; hairy; dimorphic. Evergreen
Other Information: A Kurume azalea hybrid. Easy to grow; commercially available
Photo: Philippe de Spoelberch