Rhododendron ‘Beskidy'

A Polish variety of large-flowered azalea with original, rusty color of flowers, gathered at the tops of the shoots in loose, spherical inflorescences. The bush grows up to 2 m high and blooms profusely in the second half of May. The flowers in buds are dark, brick red, pubescent, crescent-shaped, light beige when unfurled, with a distinctive, golden-orange upper petal in the center and with clearly darker, slightly curled edges. What is noteworthy is the high resistance of plants to powdery mildew. Seasonal, healthy leaves, light green during flowering, dark green in summer. Frost-resistant shrub. Suitable for growing in larger pots on balconies and terraces.

Hardiness zone: 4 -34/-29 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Beskidy’

Breeder: Eugeniusz Pudełek, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2019

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