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Rhododendron

'Helsinki University'


Helsinki University Finnish Rhododendron




Origin:  Helsinki University, Helsinki, Finland. Part of the 1973 - 2001 development of a series of nine Finnish Rhododendron cultivars. Named in 1990 in honour of the school's 350th anniversary.
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Cultivar
'Helsinki University'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
5 - 7
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 to -32
Temperature (°F)
-20 to -25
Height
1.5 - 2 m
Spread
1 - 1.5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
Shape
Upright and rounded in form.
Growth
Slow
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Dark green leaves that emerge tinged red in the spring.
Flower Description
Large trusses of pink blooms with red specks that are lightly scented.
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
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