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More Information: Rhododendron sargentianum


R. 'sargentianum' 
  Photo by: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Narrowly tubular with spreading lobes, small, pale yellow to cream. Truss holds 5-10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves elliptic to oval, up to 1" long, lower surface pale brown to rust.

Plant Habit:  Dense and symmetrical dwarf shrub

Height:  1 foot in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Pogonanthum

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Geographical Origin:  China (Sichuan)

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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