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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