R. 'lapponicum x pumilum'
Rhododendron Hybrid
| Hybridized By | Starling, Barry |
| Seed Parent | R. lapponicum |
| Pollen Parent | R. pumilum |
| Additional Parentage Info |
pollen parent was likely pumilum 'Pink Baby' |
| Introduced | 1990 |
| 10 Year Height | 15 cm. (0ft.) |
| Bloom Time | early |
| Flower | campanulate |
| Flower Color | pink |
| Fragrance | None |
| Leaves | ? |
| Leaf persistence | Evergreen |
| Type | Lepidote |
| Plant Hardiness | -15 C (5 F) |
| Flower Bud Hardiness |
-15 C (5 F) |
| Additional Hardiness Info |
or lower, avoid summer heat and humidity. hardiness is likely greater. |
| Registration | Unregistered |
| Extra Information | A very successful rare cross. Someone did the reverse cross called 'Pumlap' which has a clearer flower colour. Flower colour ooption is not available - it is pinky lavender. |
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