Hollard Gardens

Family: Ericaceae (Heath)

Life form: Shrub - evergreen

Comments: Habit: Compact spreading shrub to 3m x 5m.
Foliage: The new foliage is reddish bronze and later changes to a nice shiny green, dense foliage.
Flowers: Beautiful, delicate apricot cream and pink flowers. The edge of the florets are frilled. Full umbel of 17-20, funnel bell-like, 6-7 wavy lobes, purple pink buds open pink with creamy yellow throat and dark red eye. Whole effect of peaches and cream and giving an outstanding display. Flowers November at Pukeiti.
History: Cross by Halfdan Lem, Seattle, USA.
Cultivation information: Requires excellent drainage. Available at rhododendron nurseries through New Zealand.