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More Information: Rhododendron 'Snow Cap'


R. 'Snow Cap' 
  Photo: Garth Wedemire

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, 3¼" across, white, unmarked. Somewhat lax truss of about 7 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic to broadly elliptic, apiculate apex, slightly cordate, 3" long, yellow-green, retained 3 years. Rounded habit with willowy branches.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     souliei x (Loderi White Diamond x williamsianum)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Whitney

Registration Reference:  ARS 764

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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