Rhododendrons

Rhododendron 'Elisabeth Hobbie'

Essex Scarlet x forrestii ssp. forrestii Repens Group

D G Hobbie, Germany 1937

HCT 1974, AMT 1986; AGM (1993) 2012

H5

Dwarf shrub 0.5-0.8m in 10 years

Flowers: Lax, flattened, globular trusses of 5- 10 funnel-shaped flowers with slightly wavy edged lobes. Flowers are 45mm long x 55mm wide, vivid red edged strong red with faint red dorsal spotting

April

Not scented

Foliage: Elepidote. Leaves are 65-90mm long x 30-45mm wide, dark, dull green

Other Information: A dwarf shrub that enjoys some sun but not too much. Avoid reflected heat from walls and patios. Commercially available