Rhododendron 'Calsap' | 2 gal. pot
$50.00
Only 2 left
SKU
RHE0056-NA_D1
A show stopper! 'Calsap' combines the hardiness of 'Catalgla' with 'Sappho' to produce a super hardy, upright grower. White flowers with a bold purple flare on the upper lobe in a formal truss. Sets a prodigious amount of seed and should be dead-headed after flowering to maintain vigor.
One parent, 'Sappho', has a truss to die for. Unfortunately the rest of 'Sappho' lacks hardiness and plant shape. 'Calsap' has combined the hardiness of 'Catalgla' with 'Sappho' to produce a super hardy, well shaped, upright grower. It flaunts white flowers in a formal truss with the bold purple flare of 'Sappho' on the upper lobe. 'Calsap' sets a prodigious amount of seed and should be deadheaded after flowering to maintain its vigor. Wants to grow upright, but benefits from whacking it back when young. A show stopper!
| Genus | Rhododendron |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | 'Calsap' |
| Hybridizer | Michener |
| Parentage | ('Catalgla' X 'Sappho') |
| Sun Requirements | Part Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Type | Sandy Loam |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7 |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Shrub |
| Habit | Mound |
| Plant Size Selector | Medium Shrub (3-6 ft) |
| Plant Height | 6-7 ft |
| Plant Width | 5-6 ft |
| Bloom Color | White, Purple |
| Rhododendron Bloom Season | Midseason (Mid May) |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Fragrant | No |
| Rare Plant | No |
| Native to | Hybrid-Not Applicable |
| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Rarefind Exclusive | No |
| New Offering | No |
| Web Only | No |
| Nursery Only | No |
| Oversized Shipping | No |
| Catalog Category | Elepidote Rhododendrons |
| Hardy to Temp. (Fahrenheit) | -25 degrees F |
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