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More Information: Rhododendron 'Albatross'


R. 'Albatross' 
  Photo: Eleanor Philp

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 4½" across, fragrant, from light pink to near white. A.M. form has slightly blush pink-white flowers with reverse slightly tinged pink. Held in lax trusses of 12.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves obovate, about 8" long, retained one year. Sparse growth habit. Grows to become tree-like.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Loderi Group x fortunei ssp discolor

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  de Rothschild, L.

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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