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More Information: Rhododendron 'Gargantua'


R. 'Gargantua' 
  Photo: Chris Klapwijk

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, wavy edged, 5" across, white, with a green flush at base of tube.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate-oblanceolate, about 8" long. A triploid clone with thick stems. Broad, vigorous-growing shrub.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     decorum ssp diaprepes selection

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Stevenson

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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