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More Information: Rhododendron 'Mount Everest'


R. 'Mount Everest' 
  Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-campanulate, 2¾" across, white with brown speckles on upper lobe at throat, Conical-shaped truss holds 10-12 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes slightly

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 5" to 5½" long, dull green. Dense, vigorous grower. Can grow to 10 ft. tall or greater.

Height:  7 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     campanulatum x griffithianum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Slocock

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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