Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Boule de Neige'
Ericaceae
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection
Source of plant
Bosley Nurseries Inc., Baldsiefen Nursery, Baier Lustgarten Farms & Nurseries, Weston Nurseries, Roslyn Nursery, Kellygreen Rhododendron Nursery, Briarwood Gardens
Description
To 4' tall; hardy to -25 degrees F.; midseason blooming; A.R.S. rating 3/3/3. Flowers open white, held in medium-sized, compact, round trusses. Leaves are heavily textured, medium-sized, light green. Plant forms a dense, rounded bush; vigorous and fairly easy to grow with good drainage. An old, but still popular, super hardy hybrid. (Oudieu, 1878).
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
growth habit, hardiness, winter interest