Rhododendron '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 in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -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 

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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