Rhododendrons

Rhododendron 'Dopey'

(Facetum hybrid x 'Fabia') X (yakushimanum x 'Fabia Tangerine')

J Waterer Sons & Crisp before 1970

AMT 1977, FCCT 1979, AGM (1993) 2012

H5

Compact shrub to less than 1m in 10 years

Flowers: Compact globular trusses of about 15 campanulate flowers, 40mm longx 50-65mm wide, strong red paling towards the margins with dark brown spots on the dorsal lobe

May-June

Not scented

Foliage: Elepidote. Leaves are 100mm long x 40mm wide, mid dull green

Other Information: One of the Seven Dwarfs series of yakushimanum hybrids. Compact, easy to grow. Prefers dappled shade. Susceptible to leaf damage from exposure to wind. Commercially available