Rhododendron 'April Gem'

 
Photo: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower widely funnel-shaped, double, slightly fragrant, 1½" to 2" across, pure white. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes slightly 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, acute or apiculate apex, cuneate base, 2" to 4" long, deep olive-green, retained 2-3 years. Broad, upright habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -25°F  (-32°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 (minus Carolinianum Group x mucronulatum 'Cornell Pink') x (dauricum, album x dauricum)  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Mehlquist 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 892 

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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