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Description of Rhododendron saluenense ssp. saluenense |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Purple |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Widely funnel shaped, magenta to purple and reddish purple. Inflorescence 1-3 flowered. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
2 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-5°F (-21°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves oblong-orbicular to oblong-elliptic, up to 1⅜" long, upper surface bristly. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Plant Habit: |
Erect shrub |
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Sub Genus: |
Rhododendron |
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Section: |
Rhododendron |
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Sub Section: |
Saluenensia |
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Geographical Origin: |
NE Burma, 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 |
