Rhododendron 'Whitestone'

 
Photo: Richard Gustafson

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower openly funnel-shaped to funnel-campanulate, wavy edges, 3" across, slightly to moderately scented, petaloid stamens, white with raspberry bronze brush strokes in the throat. Ball-shaped or domed truss holds about 9-16 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves elliptic to oblong, flat, mucronate apex, typically cuneate base, 5" to 7½" long, semi-glossy, pale green, retained 1-2 years. Upright, spreading habit, twice as wide as tall. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F  (-18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 unknown x unknown  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 Vossberg 

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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