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Description of Rhododendron flammeum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Yellow, Orange, Red |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Funnel shaped, slight acrid fragrance, yellow, orange to red, large blotch. Tube is longer than lobes. Ball-shaped truss holds 6-11 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
Yes slightly |
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Bloom Time: |
Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves ovate or obovate to elliptic, up to 3" long, deciduous. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Plant Habit: |
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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 (Georgia, S Carolina) |
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 |
