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Description of Rhododendron periclymenoides |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Funnel-shaped, tube longer than lobes, pink, rarely white, tube often deeper colored, fragrant. Inflorescence 6-15 flowered. |
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Fragrant: |
Yes |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves elliptic to oblong-obovate, up to 4" long, deciduous. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Plant Habit: |
Usually non-stoloniferous shrub |
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Sub Genus: |
Pentanthera |
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Section: |
Pentanthera |
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Sub Section: |
Pentanthera |
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Geographical Origin: |
E N America (New England to Georgia, to Ohio and Tennessee) |
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 |
