Rhododendron 'Kallista'

 
Photo: Ken Gibson

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower tubular-campanulate, wavy edges, about 5" across, white with vivid yellow throat, strongly scented. Lax truss has 3 - 5 flowers, occasionally more. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves obovate, obtuse apex, attenuate base, 4½" long, semi-glossy, heavy textured. Open, upright plant habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 20°F  (-7°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 possibly nuttalli and lindleyi  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 unknown 

Registration Reference: 

 RHS 98 

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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