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More Information: Rhododendron 'White Lightning'


R. 'White Lightning' 
  Photo: Sally and John Perkins

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.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late

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

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
   Natural hybrid collected in the wild.

Hybridized or Selected by:  Towe

Registration Reference:  ARS 912

Glossary of plant description terminology.
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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