Rhododendron

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Weston Nurseries, Laughton Nursery Wholesale

Description

Under 3' in height; hardy to -15 degrees F.; midseason blooming. A compact plant with white flowers and small glossy green leaves (DS 136). White flowers in May; small, glossy green foliage year-round; compact growing. Named by us for the wife of Al Fordham, one of the foremost horticulturists in the world today. Tested bud hardy by the University of Minnesota to -18 degrees F. (DS 155). A.R.S. rating 4/4/4 (DS 486)

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

growth habit