Rhododendron 'Albatross'

 
Photo: Eleanor Philp

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 4½" across, fragrant, from light pink to near white. A.M. form has slightly blush pink-white flowers with reverse slightly tinged pink. Held in lax trusses of 12. 

Fragrant: 

 Yes 

Bloom Time: 

 Late 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves obovate, about 8" long, retained one year. Sparse growth habit. Grows to become tree-like. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F  (-18°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 

 Loderi Group x fortunei ssp discolor  

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Hybridized or Selected by: 

 de Rothschild, L. 

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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