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More Information: Rhododendron 'Rhein's Picotee'


R. 'Rhein's Picotee' 
  Photo: Diane Weissman

Predominant Flower Color:  White, Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, very wavy edges, 2¼" across, star shaped yellowish white center with light purple margins and strong orange yellow dorsal lobe spotting. Dome-shaped truss holds 15-20 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, broadly acute apex, cuneate base, concave, dull, moderate olive green.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Sappho x Janet Blair

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Rhein

Registration Reference:  ARS 953

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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