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More Information: Rhododendron 'White Gold'


R. 'White Gold' 
  Photo: Don Kohlenberger

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3½" across, white with brilliant yellow dorsal blotch. Held in dome-shaped truss with 10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves lanceolate, obtuse apex, cuneate base, 3½" long, medium green, retained 2 years. Rounded, sprawling habit. Prefers some afternoon shade.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Mrs J.G. Millais x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Greer

Registration Reference:  ARS 793

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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