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More Information: Rhododendron 'Nepal'


R. 'Nepal' 
  Photo: Boris Bauer

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, wavy edges, open white flowers tinged pink, age to near white. Held in ball-shaped truss with about 15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 5½" to 8" long, glossy, medium green. Rounded habit. Can become tree-size.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -25°F  ( -32°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     catawbiense x (wightii x fortunei ssp fortunei)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Leach

Registration Reference:  not registered

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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