Growth Habit:intermediate (4 x 4 feet)
USDA Zone: 5a
Exposure: filtered to full sun
Growing Conditions: evenly moist, well drained acidic soils
Parentage: (caucasicum hybrid)
Color Catagory: pink
Bloom Time: January-February
Comments: Though blooming closer to March than at Christmas it still comes into bloom before nearly all other rhododendrons. Dark pink buds open a light pink with a pale lavender-pink edging. A slight hint of yellow appears deep in the throat.