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More Information: Rhododendron 'Edmond Amateis'


R. 'Edmond Amateis' 
  Photo: Harry Wright

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower rotate funnel-shaped, 3¼" across, white with a prominent two-rayed, dark red blotch. Held in ball-shaped truss with 13 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 5" long, glossy, medium green. Upright habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     catawbiense var album x Dexter seedling

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Amateis

Registration Reference:  ARS 683

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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