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More Information: Rhododendron 'Windbeam'


R. 'Windbeam' 
  Photo: Eleanor Philp

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, ¾" across, open white tinged pale apricot, aging to white, after 3-4 days flowers become light purplish-pink, dorsal lobe slightly spotted red. Ball-shaped truss holds 8 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic to lanceolate, obtuse apex, cuneate base, 2" to 2¾" long, moderate olive green. Willowy and rather straggly habit.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -25°F  ( -32°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Conestoga seedling

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Hybridized or Selected by:  Nearing

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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