Rhododendron ciliicalyx is a hardy plant that will withstanding temperatures down to -15ºC but equally has been shown to grow well in SE Australia (ref. Australian Rhododendron Society –Good Growers Vin Hurley & Jack O’Shannassy)
It is a medium sized evergreen shrub that is grown for its magnificent display of white flowers in early to middle spring.
The large scented flowers are pure white, funnel-shaped and grow in terminal clusters of three.