Rhododendron 'White Surprise'

 
Photo: Henk Borsje

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower widely funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 1½" across, greenish-white with strong greenish yellow spotting. Ball-shaped truss holds 3-5 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, cuneate base, convex, 1⅛" to 1½" long, dull, about half turn brilliant yellow in autumn. Upright, open habit. Semi deciduous. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 4 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F  (-26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 dauricum, white flowered x mucronulatum, white flowered  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Mehlquist 

Registration Reference: 

 ARS 892 

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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