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More Information: Rhododendron 'Chionoides'


R. 'Chionoides' 
  Photo: Boris Bauer

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower 1⅜" to 2" across, white with brilliant yellow dorsal blotch. Broad, round truss holds 12-18 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Compact, broad, dense plant.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     ponticum hybrid

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Standish

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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