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More Information: Rhododendron 'Gomer Waterer'


R. 'Gomer Waterer' 
  Photo: Monrovia Nursery

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-shaped, about 3" across, white flushed mauve-pink at the edges with yellow-brown flare in the upper lobe. Held in dome-shaped truss of up to 24 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason to Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves ovate to oblong-obovate, thick and leathery, about 4¾" long, recurved, slightly glossy, deep green. Spreading habit. Heat resistant and sun tolerant.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     Madame Carvalho x Pink Pearl

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Waterer, J.

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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