Rhododendron 'Mother of Pearl'

 
Photo: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower 2½" - 4" across, pure white with pink tinge, purplish pink ribs on outside, dark red markings. Truss has 11-17 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes slightly 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason to Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves 5" long, thick and mid green. Upright, spreading habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 7 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Pink Pearl sport  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Waterer, J. 

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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