Rhododendron 'Forsterianum'

 
Photo: Dennis McKiver

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-shaped, about 4" across, heavily fragrant, white with a yellow flare, anthers brown. Held in lax trusses of 3-4 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves lanceolate, 2⅜" to 2¾" long, glossy, dark green, densely hairy below. Best in semi-shade. Upright habit. Prune to keep from being too straggly. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 20°F  (-7°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 veitchianum x edgeworthii  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Forster 

Registration Reference: 

 RHS 58 

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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