Rhododendrons

Chionoides

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