Evergreen, dome shaped rhododendron of neat, compact habit. Fully hardy. Broadly oval leaves are silvery at first, maturing to deepest green, and are brown felted beneath. In late spring has funnel shaped pink flowers that fade to near white.
Ironclads. These are the hardiest varieties suitable for the coldest areas suitable for growing rhododendrons, including parts of eastern Europe and much of inland eastern USA and Canada. Most are heat tolerant.