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More Information: Rhododendron 'Midsummer'


R. 'Midsummer' 
  Photo: Roland Kersten

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 2⅜" to 2¾" across, rose-pink with a golden flare on upper lobe. Compact truss of about 13 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late to Very Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves lanceolate, about 3½" across, dull, dark green. Open, spreading habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  maximum x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Waterer & Crisp

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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