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More Information: Rhododendron 'Alpine Dew'


R. 'Alpine Dew' 
  Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, 1¼" across, white with occasional faint shading of pale purplish-pink outside. Held in terminal inflorescence of 3-5 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, concave, acute apex, rounded base, about 1½" long, dull green, retained 2 years. Spreading, dense growth habit.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Cowles

Registration Reference:  ARS 902

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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