Rhododendron 'Chionoides'
ponticum hybrid
Syn: 'Chianoides'
J Standish before 1967
H6
Shrub 1.2m in 10 years, ultimately much larger
Flowers: Compact, broadly-rounded trusses of 12-18 flowers; 35mm long x 50mm wide, pure white, with a brilliant yellow dorsal blotch
Late-May to Mid-June
Not scented
Foliage: Elepidote
Other Information: Attributed to J Standish by a Verschaffelt in 1867. Commercially available
Location: Ramster Gardens
Photo: Miranda Gunn