Evening Sky Augustinii Rhododendron Web Specials

Evening Sky Augustinii Rhododendron Web SpecialsThis named form of R. augustinii is another shade of blue with red pistils. The plant will be 4 5 ft tall in 10 years. The foliage is dark green and will have bronze tones in mid winter. Makes a dramatic cloud of blue in mid April. Plant with other forms or hybrids of R. augustinii for a fabulous display. Rare Variety This variety is difficult to find anywhere due to these reasons Hard to propagate many cultivars do not root easily from cuttings, but

making it a spectacular specimen

The lovely mauve flowers cover the plant from August through October on attractive grey-green foliage

deeper-green version of Baby’s Tears

then tan before dropping

The needles are blue and weep on every stem

We are very pleased to be able to offer this outstanding plant

The flowers open a light pink

The rest of the year

Great for privacy screens or hedges

What a joy it is when 'Loughrigg' blooms and lights up our garden when little else is flowering

and will grow wider than tall

The impressive tree is a deciduous conifer