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More Information: Rhododendron 'Oudijk's Sensation'


R. 'Oudijk's Sensation' 
  Photo: Pat Breen

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, about 2½" across, dark pink with darker spots. Loose truss has 5-7 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves broadly elliptic, cuspidate apex, slightly cordate base, dark green. Maroon-colored when new.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Essex Scarlet x williamsianum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Hobbie

Registration Reference:  RHS 65

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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