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More Information: Rhododendron 'Kallista'


R. '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:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  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

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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