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