Rhododendron 'Bluebird'
intricatum (s) X augustinii
Lord Aberconway, Bodnant 1930
PC 1937, AGM 1943
H5
Small shrub ultimately growing to about 1m in height
Flowers: Compact trusses of 7-10, almost flat flowers; up to 50mm wide, rich blue; style and stamens long exserted
Not scented
Foliage: Lepidote. Leaves are ovate, up to 40mm long
Other Information: May be commercially available
Location: Bodnant Garden
Photo: Alison Clarke