Rhododendron 'Venus '

A Polish variety of large-flowered azalea with pinkish-yellow flowers gathered on the tops of shoots in large, spherical inflorescences. A characteristic feature of the plant is its compact, spherical habit, slow growth rate, and high resistance to powdery mildew. The shrub grows up to 2 m high, blooms profusely in the second half of May. Flower buds are orange. Upon opening two-colored, pink-yellow with frilled petals on the edges. Seasonal, dark green, healthy leaves. Frost resistance and soil requirements similar to other large-flowered azaleas grown in Poland. The plant is recommended for planting in home gardens, housing estate greenery, heathlands, and in naturalistic compositions.

Hardiness zone: 5a -29/-27 °C

Breeder: Szkółka Krzewów Ozdobnych PUDEŁEK, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2023

Applicant: Szkółka Krzewów Ozdobnych PUDEŁEK, ul. Pańska 40, 43-332 Pisarzowice, Poland