Rhododendron 'Sappho'

 
Photo: Torben Stein

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flowers broadly funnel-shaped, wavy-edges, 2¾" to 3⅓" across, white with a prominent purple-black blotch. Held in conical-shaped truss with about 15 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves 5" long, dull, mid green. Upright habit, can become open and leggy. Can grow to tree-size. 

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: 

 Waterer, A. 

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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