April 2026

APRIL 2026
Written By Verna Buhler

Cowichan Valley Rhododendron Society Newsletter

Volume 37:3

Spring Awakens

Rhododendron ‘Jim Barlup’ hybridized by Marc Colombel of France

Rhododendron 'Jim Barlup'

A new hybrid created by Marc Colombel of France and named after the late Washington State hybridizer Jim Barlup. The cross is R. 'Fire Rim' x R. 'L'Engin'. This plant is a registered tetraploid, so has more chromosomes. This means thicker stems and leaves, and sturdy flowers. The red-pink flowers have white centers with strawberry red spots.

Verna Buhler
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