I have 2 aglo rhodies in Minneapolis that have done quite well. The pink is a nice change from the monotony of the purple PJM. They're in bloom now and they are everywhere.

I'm not a rhododendron expert, but every one I have planted has flowered the next year. Too much shade? Perhaps it is just taking longer to settle in to it's spot since this will only be its third summer.

Probably it's just called 'Aglo', which is a pink one. The other one is spelled 'Catawbiense Album'. Flower buds are set once each year and then if removed before opening will not be replaced until the following year.

Thanks for the replies! Gingkonut, if they can survive in Minnesota, I should think they would do well in Wisconsin too. I like the color too - it is a nice change from the PJM! Do you have any other rhodies that do well in the cold, windy winters that we have?

Thanks again!

The only other rhodie I have is called Ken Janeck. It has done well too. White flowers with a pink tinge. This winter took out the third and final Purple Gem I planted several years ago.