Rhododendron 'Pohjola's Daughter'

Rhododendron 'Pohjola's Daughter'

An exceptionally hardy Finnish cultivar, named after a heroine of the epic "Kalevala". It is one of the most resilient rhododendrons in the world.

Key characteristics:

• Flowers: Bright purple in bud, opening to soft lilac or almost white with brown-green spotting on the upper petal.
• Flowering: May – June. The inflorescences are large, dense and very elegant.
• Dimensions: A low-growing but spreading shrub; at 10 years of age its height is about 0.8–1 m, and its width up to 1.2 m.
• Foliage: Leathery, dark green; the young shoots have an attractive silvery bloom.
• Conditions: Needs acidic soil and a partially shaded spot sheltered from wind.
• Frost resistance: Phenomenal (down to -34°C). The buds do not freeze even in severe winters.