Rhododendrons

Doncaster

Rhododendron 'Doncaster'

arboreum hybrid

Syn: 'Scarlet King'

Waterer, Knap Hill before 1896

H6

Low growing shrub to 1m in 10 years

Flowers: Trusses of 15-17 funnel-shaped flowers, 50mm long x 70-80mm wide, brilliant crimson scarlet, with a ray of black markings

Late May – June

Not Scented

Foliage: Elepidote. Leaves are about 120mm long x 45mm wide, dark green and glossy above

Other Information: Not commercially available

 

Location: Sheffield Park, East Sussex

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