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More Information: Rhododendron 'Sappho'


R. 'Sappho' 
  Photo: Torben Stein

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flowers broadly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 2¾" to 3⅓" across, white with a prominent purple-black blotch. Held in conical-shaped truss with about 15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves 5" long, dull, mid green. Upright habit, can become open and leggy. Can grow to tree-size.

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:  Waterer, A.

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

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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