Rhododendron 'Polar Bear' is a cross between R. diaprepes and R. auriculatum, obtained by John Barr Stevenson in Tower Court, 1926. It received some awards, including FCC 1946 (obtained by clone TR 3586).
'Polar Bear' is a very vigorous hybrid, that can reach up to 30 ft (10 m) tall, and that has white scented flowers.
'Polar Bear' is a very vigorous and ornamental hybrid, which will withstand frosts down to about -5°F (-20.5°C). Overall, it is considered as one of the best late hybrids to grow.
Young leaves of 'Polar Bear' are green-blue, with mauve leave stems. When older, they turn deep green, with a pale blue-green lower side.
This hybrid has large white flowers that a relatively flattened. They are also scented, which is rather uncommon for rhododendrons. Flowers generally appear in mid-summer.
Rhododendron requiert les expositions suivantes : mi-ombre,lumière 'Polar Bear' needs to be generously watered during the summer, as flowers appear in mid-summer (which is relatively late). When well-watered, this hybrid is very vigorous.
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Category - tree
Dimensions
Height 10.00 m
Width 10.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -21.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -10.0 °C
Exposure - partial shade, light
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white
Propagation - cutting, grafting, layering This plant can be propagated by cuttings, air-layers, or can be grafted.
Toxicity Warning, this plant contains toxic parts.
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