Rhododendron 'Helsinki University' (Helsinki University Finnish Rhododendron)
Botanical Information
Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Rhododendron |
Cultivar | 'Helsinki University' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
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. |
Pronunciation |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 - 7 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -29 to -32 |
Temperature (°F) | -20 to -25 |
Height | 1.5 - 2 m |
Spread | 1 - 1.5 m |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Upright and rounded in form. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
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. |