Rhododendron ‘Dora Amateis’

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Season:  Early Mid-Season

Plant Height(potential in 10 years): Three Feet

Hardy to:  -15 F

Rhododendron of the Year:  2005 Mid-Atlantic, 2004 North West, 2013 South Central, 2009 South Central, 2010 South East

Flower white with faint green spotting, broadly funnel-shaped, 2″ across, sometimes fragrant.  Held in lax trusses of 6-8 flowers.  Blooms early midseason.  Leaves 1½” to 2½” long, re-curved, dark green.  Prefers some shade for best performance.  Typical height: 3 ft. in 10 years.  Grows twice as wide as tall.  Cold hardy to -15°F (-26°C)  Hybridized by Amateis.