Rhododendrons

Rhododendron 'Squirrel'

Evergreen azalea hybrid

'Galathea' × R. nakaharae ‘Mariko’

PA Cox, Glendoick, Scotland 1970

AGM (2002) 2012

H5

 A semi-dwarf shrub with a low, neat, compact habit growing ultimately to 0.4-0.8m in height

Flowers: Trusses of up to 3 single, vivid reddish orange flowers that are 30mm wide

June

Not scented

Foliage: Mid to dark green, glossy leaves with silvery hairs. Evergreen

Other Information: Easy to grow; will benefit from some shade in the south of the UK. Commercially available