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Description of Rhododendron orbiculare ssp orbiculare |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Campanulate, deep pink to purplish rose. Truss has 7-10 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason to Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves ovate to orbicular, up to 5" long, base cordate, lower surface glabrous. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Plant Habit: |
Shrub or small tree, dense in sun, leggy in shade |
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Sub Genus: |
Hymenanthes |
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Section: |
Ponticum |
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Sub Section: |
Fortunea |
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Geographical Origin: |
China (Sichuan, Guangxi) |
Note: Bloom time and 10 year
height information are approximate and can vary dependent on local climate and
soil conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate guideline.
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American Rhododendron Society |
