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Description of Rhododendron racemosum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White, Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Widely funnel-shaped, small, white, white flushed pink, or pale to deep pink. Axil inflorescence 1-4 flowered. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early to Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
2 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves obovate to oblong-elliptic, up to 2" long, lower surface glaucous. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Plant Habit: |
Low and compact to tall and leggy shrub |
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Sub Genus: |
Rhododendron |
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Section: |
Rhododendron |
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Sub Section: |
Scabrifolia |
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Geographical Origin: |
China (N Yunnan, SW Sichuan, W Guizhou) |
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 |
