Rhododendron 'Cilpinense'
ciliatum x moupinense
Bodnant 1927
H3
AM 1927, FCC 1968, AGM (1993) 2012
1m by 2.5m
10 year height/spread: 0.8m/1.2m
Flowers: pale pink with darker rims, and dark anthers.
March.
Good dense growth habit except in deep shade. Incredibly floriferous.
Recognise by: ciliatum type leaves and large flowers.
One of the best early flowering shrubs, and a superb edging plant. Easily rooted. More
than one clone seems to be in commerce, some having deeper flowers. Should be in every collection.
Photo: Chris Fairweather
Photo: Koen Camelbeke
Location: Wisley
Photo: Stephen Lyus
Location: February 2011, Ness Gardens
Photo: Stephen Lyus
Location: February 2011, Ness Gardens