Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink' plant details

Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, fall color, long-blooming, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This upright deciduous rhododendron blooms leafless in late February-early March. The light pink flowers are so welcome early in spring. Blooms with the earliest magnolias.

By: Gossler Farms

Hardy and "attractive winter and spring" (Krussman), this slender 3-5' shrub produces its showy deep rose-pink, 2", funnel-form flowers from January to March before it leafs out and before most plants are even thinking of flowers! S/M

By: Forestfarm

A deciduous rhododendron with clear pink flowers (not the magenta of the species) that appear ahead of the leaves. Very early; blooms at the same time as forsythia. The soft-green foliage turns yellow and bronze in fall. Well-branched habit. AGM winner. Lepidote.