| There is a new variety of rhodedendron called Northern Starburst that is advertised as an improvement on PJM. Can you tell me what that improvement is and how else this variety may differ? |
| Here are the descriptions of PJM and of 'Northern Starburst'. As you will read, the flowers are larger on 'Northern Starburst' and of a slightly different color; the mature size of this plant is smaller than PJM. Description of Rhododendron 'Northern Starburst' Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: compact form of PJM Group (colchicine treated) Flower Color: Purple Flower / Truss Description: Flower broadly funnel-shaped, frilly edges, 2 1/2" across, heavily textured, purple, fading inside to light purple center. Dome-shaped trusses hold 4-5 flowers. Bloom Time: Early Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 3 Cold Hardiness Temperature: -25?F (-32?C) Foliage Description / Plant Habit: Leaves elliptic, slightly down-curved margins, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, 2 to 2 1/2" long, dark grayish reddish-brown in late winter, retained 1-2 years. Dense growth habit. Hybridizer: Briggs Nursery Description of Rhododendron 'PJM Group' Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: minus var minus Carolinianum Group x dauricum Sempervirens Group Flower Color: Purple Flower / Truss Description: Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 1 1/2" across, lilac purple to light violet. Several clones are known as well as a number of forms. Bloom Time: Early Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 4 Cold Hardiness Temperature: -25?F (-32?C) Foliage Description / Plant Habit: Leaves elliptic, flat to convex, obtuse apex, cuneate base, rust colored scaly indumentum, deep mahogany-purple November to April. Upright, dense growth habit. Hybridizer: Mezitt Hope this information is helpful! |
