Rhododendron

Rhododendron 'Album Elegans' Ericaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Cornell Botanic Gardens, Bosley Nurseries Inc., Lake County Nursery Inc., Kellygreen Rhododendron Nursery

Description

To 6'; hardy to -20 degrees F.; mid to late season blooming; A.R.S. rating 2/2-3/4. Flowers open pale lilac, fading white, with yellow-green blotch; about 16 in rounded compact trusses. Vigorous plant of open habit, with good foliage. (H. Waterer, before 1876).

USDA Hardiness Zone

5