Rhododendron 'Everestianum'

 
Photo: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 2" across, lilac with a lighter center with rays of yellowish-green spotting. Dome-shaped truss holds 15-20 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Late Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves oblong-elliptic, to oblong-obovate, about 4⅓" long, glossy, dark green. Rounded, dense, vigorous plant. Very adaptable to sun or shade. Good heat tolerance. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 catawbiense hybrid  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Waterer, A. 

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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