Rhododendrons

Rhododendron 'Cetewayo'

Parentage unknown

Waterer, Knap Hill before 1883

H6

Shrub up to 1.5m in 10 years; ultimately much larger

AM 1958, (AGM 2002 until 2012)

Flowers: Compact, dome-shaped trusses of 14-21campanulate flowers; 50mm long x 45-50mm wide, buds almost black, opening beetroot purple, with amber spotting in the throat

Late-May to early-June

Not scented

Foliage: Elepidote. Leaves are 108mm long x 40mm wide, mid to dark glossy green

Other Information: Unlikely to be commercially available in the UK but may be available in Europe