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Description of Rhododendron oldhamii

R. oldhamii 
Photo by: Boris Bauer

Predominate Flower Color: 

Red 

 Flower / Truss Description: 

Funnel shaped, brick red to coral pink, spotted darker. Inflorescence 1-4 flowered. 

Fragrant: 

No  

Bloom Time: 

Midseason 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

10°F (-12°C)

Foliage Description: 

Leaves ovate-lanceolate; spring leaves to 3", deciduous; summer leaves to ¾". 

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 

Plant Habit: 

Much-branched, spreading shrub 

Sub Genus: 

Tsutsusi 

Section: 

Tsutsusi 

Sub Section: 

 

Geographical Origin: 

Taiwan 

 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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