Rhododendrons

Rhododendron 'John Walter'

catawbiense (s) x arboreum

Waterer, Bagshot, pre-1860

Shrub up to 3.0m

H5

Flowers: Compact trusses of up to 20, slightly frilly edged, funnel-shaped flowers, 40mm long x 50-60mm wide, light crimson, with inconspicuous dark brown markings

Mid-May

Not scented

Foliage: Elepidote. Leaves are elliptic to obovate, about 100mm long x 45mm wide, dull mid green above, midrib below with shaggy brown indumentum

Other Information: Prefers partial shade. Limited availability in the UK