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More Information: Rhododendron 'Gilbert Myers'


R. 'Gilbert Myers' 
  Photo: Don Hyatt

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy and frilly-edged lobes; 3" across, opening white with distinct margins inside and out, and with a yellowish green dorsal blotch. Ball-shaped truss has 11 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, flat, rounded base, broadly acute apex, 7" long, semi-glossy, dark green, hairless, retained 2 years. Dense growth habit.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Blue Peter, open pollinated

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Myers

Registration Reference:  ARS 991

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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