Rhododendron brachycarpum ssp. tigerstedtii x wardii, a hybrid created by Peter M.A. Tigerstedt, growing in the rhododendron test field.

Digging up the plant and placing it onto a snow sled (pulkka).

Beginning the process of hauling the plant to its new location.

Transporting the plant on a snow sled was remarkably easy.

The snow sled glides smoothly over various surfaces, even without snow.

Moving the plant through the garden gate on the snow sled.

Approaching the final planting site.

The plant is ready to be placed into its new hole.

The rhododendron blends beautifully into its new surroundings.

Thriving in its new location, the transplanted rhododendron has been named and registered as 'Petteri' in honor of Peter M.A. Tigerstedt.