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More Information: Rhododendron 'Little White Dove'


R. 'Little White Dove' 
  Photo: Chris Anderson

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower of heavy substance, openly campanulate, 2¼" across with 5 wavy lobes, white. Truss 4½" across x 3" tall, ball-shaped, with 10-12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly oblong, obtuse apex, cuneate base, 2½" long, glossy, dark green, some slightly revolute, retained 3 years. Plant rounded, dense, well branched.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     fortunei x degronianum ssp yakushimanum

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Lancaster

Registration Reference:  ARS 743

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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