Rhododendron 'Mount Everest'

 
Photo: Harold Greer

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower funnel-campanulate, 2¾" across, white with brown speckles on upper lobe at throat, Conical-shaped truss holds 10-12 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes slightly 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves 5" to 5½" long, dull green. Dense, vigorous grower. Can grow to 10 ft. tall or greater. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 7 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 campanulatum x griffithianum  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Slocock 

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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