Rhododendron 'White Lightning'

 
Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Seed Parent X Pollen Parent: 

 Natural hybrid collected in the wild. 

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower tubular funnel-shaped, 2½" across, white with a large vivid yellow blotch, of heavy substance, very fragrant. Blooms late. 

Bloom Time: 

 Late 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -20°F  (-29°C)

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, flat, acute apex, cuneate base, blue-green color, 2½" long, retained 7 months. Spreading, dense growth habit. 

Deciduous or Evergreen: 

 Deciduous  

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Towe 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 912 

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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