Rhododendron 'Polar Bear'

 
Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower tubular-funnel-shaped, 4" across, very fragrant, pure white with a flush of green in throat. Held in flat trusses of 8-10 flowers. Slow to bloom. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Very Late 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves oblong-elliptic, 9" long, heavily veined, mid green. Vigorous shrub. Prefers shaded woodland location. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 diaprepes x auriculatum  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Stevenson 

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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