Rhododendron 'Gargantua'

 
Photo: Chris Klapwijk

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower widely funnel-shaped, wavy edged, 5" across, white, with a green flush at base of tube. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Late 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves obovate-oblanceolate, about 8" long. A triploid clone with thick stems. Broad, vigorous-growing shrub. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F  (-18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 decorum ssp diaprepes selection  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Stevenson 

Registration Reference: 

 RHS 58 

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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