Broadleaf evergreen shrub, 6 ft (1.8 m), vigorous. Leaves alternate, simple, large, about 18 cm long, dark matte green above, ligher below. Flowers of "heavy substance", 11 cm wide, pink then white, edged in red-pink on all lobes, without a blotch, compact cluster of 17 flowers.

Compact trusses of 15-17 flowers. Foliage Description / Plant Habit: Leaves elliptic, mucronate apex, rounded base, 7¼" long, recurved edges, leathery, impressed mid-rib, dull, dark green. Upright grower. Height: 6 feet in 10 years. Glossary of plant description terminology.

Designed as a natural display of rhododendrons in the wild, this garden is nestled in a stand of old growth forest. Located in Point Defiance Park, trails wind through the forest and intersect the garden.

The DNA has been tested and it is a tetraploid, with more chromosomes than other rhododendrons. This means the flowers are larger and the foliage and stems are thicker, resulting in resistance to insects and diseases. The plant will grow to be 15 ft. tall and 20 ft wide, so you must have the room. A great choice for a screen.

Point Defiance boasts large trusses of beautiful blossoms with white centers that change to a reddish pink toward the edges. This high chromosome count rhododendron makes for a more resilient plant. We love this plant and think that you will too.

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Jan 27, 2025 · Unlock the secrets to thriving Rhododendron 'Point Defiance' blooms and elevate your garden's beauty! 🌼 🌞 Rhododendron 'Point Defiance' needs 4-6 hours of sunlight for optimal growth. 🌱 Acidic, well-draining soil with pH 4.5-6.0 is essential for thriving plants.

Comments: Large flowers have dark picotee edges becoming lighter pink then white towards the throat. A clone from the Halfdan Lem's Walloper group. Choice. Growth Habit: large (6 x 6 feet) USDA Zone: 6b Exposure: filtered to full sun Growing Conditions: evenly moist, well drained acidic soils Parentage: ('Anna' x 'Marinus Koster') Color...

Elepidote Rhododendron: 'Point Defiance' Flower white in center, edged purplish red on all lobes, fading in time to nearly pure white, of heavy substance, widely funnel-shaped, 4½" across. Buds are strong red colored.

'Point Defiance' is a show pony looking to win awards with every glance its way, and it did! Winner of the American Rhododendron Society's 2006 Rhododendron of the Year award, this rhododendron is highly recommended for the maritime Pacific Northwest garden.