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Rhododendron Chionoides
Chionoides Rhododendron
Profuse, white flowers with yellow centres. (Elepidote)
- » Clusters of white, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow centres
- » Glossy, leathery, green leaves show some fall colour
- » Upright, rounded habit
- » Group: Elepidote
- » Bloom Time: Spring
3gal
$100.75
- Category:Broadleaf Evergreens
- Hardiness Zone:5
- Height:125-150 cm
- Spread:100-125 cm
- Bloom Color: White
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Rhododendron 'Chionoides'
'Chionoides' was hybridized in 1867 by J. Standish, Bagshot, Surrey, England.
Seed Parent and Pollen Parent: ponticum hybrid
Predominant Flower Colour: White
Elepidote: Without scales, as opposed to lepidote. Large leaf.
Lepidote: Having scales. Tiny scales typically cover the undersides of the leaves. Small leaf.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rhododendron 'Chionoides'
Rhododendrons require constant moisture (but not standing water), a fertile soil with a low pH and grow best in partial shade. Any pruning should be done soon after flowering to ensure bud set. Plants can benefit from protection (burlap wrap) against drying, winter winds and sun in an exposed location.