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More Information: Rhododendron 'Album Elegans'


R. 'Album Elegans' 
  Photo: Lonnie Player

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, 2¾" across, white with mauve blush, fading to white, with a greenish-yellow blotch and darker spots. Dome-shaped truss holds 12-18 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason to Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves dark green. Spreading, open habit.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     catawbiense hybrid or selection

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Waterer, H.

Registration Reference:  RHS 58

Glossary of plant description terminology.
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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