Rhododendron diversipilosum 'Milky Way' (Labrador Tea) Zone 6 purple-blue outer petals changing to

purple-blue outer petals  changing to pink to white at the center

Known to have more drought tolerance and darker buds and flowers than Cercis canadensis

Notes:  Allow to climb up a tree for a lush and natural effect

This form has green and white variegation

Rhododendron diversipilosum 'Milky Way' (Labrador Tea) Zone 6 purple-blue outer petals changing toFamily: Ericaceae Zone: 6 9 Natural Range: Japan Soil: Average, moist humus rich Light: Sun, part sun Height: 3' Bloom Time: May to June Attracts: Bees Pest Resistance: NA Attributes: Evergreen. Aromatic, small, fuzzy leaves. Rounded trusses with numerous small white flowers. Notes: A lovely small shrub for the bog garden, moist bed, or pond margin. Plant near large rocks and logs. Pot size: 1 Gallon Pot