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More Information: Rhododendron 'Arctic Tern'


R. 'Arctic Tern' 
  Photo: Eleanor Philp

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower pure white with slight green in throat. Held in large clusters of 20 ledum-like flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 1" long, yellowish green. Needs full sun to keep compact.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  trichostomum x ledum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Larson

Registration Reference:  RHS 82

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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