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Description of Rhododendron pocophorum var. pocophorum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Flower tubular-campanulate, fleshy, light to deep crimson red. Truss has 10-20 flowers. |
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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: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves oblong to obovate, 5" to 6" long, glossy, dark green, wooly indumentum, retained 1-2 years. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Plant Habit: |
Erect shrub |
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Sub Genus: |
Hymenanthes |
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Section: |
Ponticum |
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Sub Section: |
Neriiflora |
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Geographical Origin: |
China (SE Tibet, NW Yunnan) |
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 |
