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Description of Rhododendron intricatum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Lavender |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Tubular with spreading lobes, pale lavender to dark blue. Inflorescence 2-8 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: |
-10°F (-23°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves oblong to elliptic, up to½" long, upper surface pale gray-green. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Plant Habit: |
Compact, bushy shrub |
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Sub Genus: |
Rhododendron |
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Section: |
Rhododendron |
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Sub Section: |
Lapponica |
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Geographical Origin: |
China (NW Yunnan, Sichuan) |
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 |
