Rhododendron 'Sappho' features broadly funnel-shaped flowers with wavy edges, predominantly white accented by a striking purple-black blotch. These blossoms cluster in conical trusses containing roughly 15 flowers. The foliage consists of dull, mid-green leaves approximately 5 inches long. It exhibits an upright growth form, which may become open and leggy over time, with the potential to reach tree-like proportions.
Details
Botanical Name
Rhododendron 'Sappho'
Common Name
Sappho Rhododendron
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
6 feet
Max Spread
6 feet
Plant Form
- Upright
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White with Purple-Black Splotch
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Mid Spring
Moisture
Evenly Moist
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
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