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Description of Rhododendron 'Summer Snow' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
maximum x (ungernii x auriculatum) F2 derivation |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower funnel-campanulate, 3¾" across, white with small, rayed greenish-yellow blotch on dorsal lobe. Dome-shaped trusses of 11 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Very Late |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, up to 9" long, coriaceous. Vigorous grower. Can become tree-like. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Leach |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 684 |
Note: Bloom time and 10 year
height information are approximate and can vary dependent on local climate and
soil conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate guideline.
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American Rhododendron Society |
