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More Information: Rhododendron 'Flaming Snow'


R. 'Flaming Snow' 
  Photo: Jim Willhite

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 3" across, slightly fragrant, open light pink and quickly fade to almost white with deep pink to purplish-red spots. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 10-12.

Fragrant:  Yes slightly

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves oblanceolate to narrowly obovate, flat, acute apex, cuneate base, 5" to 6" long, glossy, yellowish-green, retained 2 years. Upright, dense habit.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Dexter

Registration Reference:  ARS 922

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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