Rhododendron diversipilosum 'Milky Way'

This exceptional Lepidote Rhododendron cultivar delivers remarkable winter resilience, enduring temperatures as low as -40F with ease. 'Milky Way' produces profuse, perfectly formed white star-shaped blooms arranged in dense rounded clusters throughout mid to late spring, creating a stunning celestial display against its distinctive dark olive-green, fine-textured foliage. The contrasting yellow buds add another layer of visual interest before opening. Compact and versatile, this superior clone reaches 3 feet in height with a 4 to 5-foot spread, making it an ideal specimen for intimate garden settings or mixed plantings. It performs admirably in full sun to partial shade conditions and prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil. A refined choice for gardeners seeking cold-hardy evergreen structure with exceptional floral impact.