Rhododendrons

Eileen

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