R. 'Alpine Glow' Web Specials

R. 'Alpine Glow' Web SpecialsCreated by the Exbury Nursery in the U. K. in the early 1900's, this hybrid between R. 'Loderi' x R. calophytum may be one of the finest of all rhododendrons for its foliage, flower, and form. The breeding between 2 stately plants has resulted in one that has long and narrow leaves on a plant that is striking for the look it has. The flowers are light pink with a cherry red throat, and have some fragrance. A medium to fast grower that will become 10

Handsome and a good choice for planting near bright or light colored foliage plants

The plant habit is quite tidy

but will be more green than gold in shade

even in rainy weather

in mid summer to mid fall

This cultivar was found in the Engadive Alps

1/4 inch long

meaning 'along the stems' as in a raceme

and previously known as 'Skippack

Will need staking for a year or two to get going up

this Lem's Cameo hybrid has some very nice attributes

allowing it to grow in areas where Japanese maples don't thrive