Rhododnedron formosum, Beautiful Madden Rhododendron.

  USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8 Native Range: Northeast India. Soil: Well drained, low pH Light: Light shade.  Height in the Garden: 6' to 8' Attributes: R. formosum is a fairly dense shrub to about 6' with lepidote foliage and fragrant white or light pink flowers.  Notes: R. formosum is a beautiful, flowering shrub that sports fragrant flowers in spring. The Madden group is marginally cold hardy, and R. formosum seems to be the hardiest of the group. My plants are flowering age/size. Uses: Specimen shrub, Plant near doors, paths and windows to enjoy the fragrant flowers.