Rhododendron 'Calsap'

 
Photo: Don Hyatt

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower tubular funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 2¾" across, white with a dark red blotch, reverse slightly flushed very pale purple. Held in conical truss of 18 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves oblong, apiculate apex, cuneate base, 5½" long, smooth, convex, vivid yellowish-green, retained 2 years. Plant needs sun for dense habit. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -25°F  (-32°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Catalgia x Sappho  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Michener 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 864 

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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