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Description of Rhododendron 'Lodestar' |
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Seed Parent x Pollen Parent: |
catawbiense, white form x Belle Heller |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower widely funnel-shaped, 3⅛" across, usually white, but varying to very pale purple, heavily spotted dark greenish-yellow. Truss holds 15 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
4 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-20°F (-29°C) |
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Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves elliptic, convex, 5" long. Plant wider than tall. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Hybridizer: |
Leach |
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Registration Reference: |
ARS 644 |
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 |