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More Information: Rhododendron 'Mountain Aura'


R. 'Mountain Aura' 
  Photo: Henk Borsje

Predominant Flower Color:  Lavender

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy lobes, 3¾" across, light lavender with white center. Held in ball-shaped truss with 10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, up to 6" long, dark forest green.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Dorothea x unknown red hybrid

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Nearing

Registration Reference:  ARS 684

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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