Cinnamon Princess (campanulatum x rex)
Cinnamon Princess (campanulatum x rex)

A variety of rhododendron belonging to the new series with enormous leaves called Green Giants. It was cultivated in Sweden by Bengt Karlsson. This variety is the result of crossing the species Rhododendron campanulatum, known for its large, oval leaves and good frost resistance, with Rhododendron rex, a species with low frost resistance but enormous leaves. The Cinnamon Princess rhododendron is characterized by spectacularly large leaves, with lengths up to 28 cm and widths up to 10-11 cm. The average leaf measures 20 cm by 9 cm. The leaves are dark green, very glossy, and have characteristic ribbing. The underside of the leaf has a cinnamon color. Laboratory frost resistance tests have shown that it withstands temperature drops down to -20°C without damage. In the ground, it has so far survived winters with temperatures as low as -18°C. The flowers are bell-shaped, large, light pink with dark brown interiors. Blooming is not abundant and may not occur every year. However, this variety is exceptionally attractive due to its spectacularly large foliage. The shrubs have good vigor and grow strongly. We estimate that after 10 years, they can reach up to 2.2 meters in height and width.