R. 'Powder Snow' Web Specials

R. 'Powder Snow' Web SpecialsThis unique, A+ foliage plant is one of Jim Barlup's best. A cross between 'yak', R. degronianum ssp. yakushimanum and R. macabeanum resulted in this medium to low growing rhododendron that will be 3 ft tall x 6 ft wide in 10 years. Both parents contribute to the pure white indumentum fuzz on the stems and undersides of the leaves. The pure white flowers have a deep purplish red flare, and have dome shaped trusses of 20 florets. A prize winning

making the plant sparkle

but you can make one that will look the same in 100 years

In late winter

We have not tried it

The plant will grow to 5 ft tall in 10 years

Not yet registered

It is somewhat tender

The Leaves are bright green on pendulous branches

The flowers come out in late April

or where the foliage can be in contrast to other leaf shapes

The plant will make a mound 2ft across and only one foot high

Here is a special member of the Cape Heaths