Rhododendron 'Exquisitum'
(deciduous Azalea)
Occidentale hybrid: M. Koster, Boskoop 1901
H5
AMT 1950, FCCT 1968, AGM (1993, 2002) 2012
Compact, well shaped bush.
Flowers: flat topped to domed trusses of 12-20 funnel shaped flowers (to 5.5cm) with frilled
margins; flesh pink, flushed deeper pink externally, and with an orange flair. Fragrant.
Late May.
Foliage: glossy light green; good autumn colour.
Photo: John Parry