Rhododendron 'Eileen'
Probably a maximum hybrid
Waterer, Bagshot about 1920
H6
Shrub to at least 1.5m in 10 years
Flowers: Compact, conical trusses of 11-22 blush to white flowers, with a moderate purplish pink edge and yellow markings
Mid to late May
Not scented
Foliage: Elepidote. Leaves are dark green
Other Information: An old Hardy Hybrid that is commercially available
Location: Ramster Gardens
Photo: Miranda Gunn