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Description of Rhododendron degronianum ssp. heptamerum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White, Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Funnel campanulate, with 5 to 9 lobes, white to pink, occasionally striped deeper pink. Inflorescence 6-15 flowered. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason to Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
3 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
-15°F (-26°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves elliptic to oblanceolate, up to 5½" long, thin to velvety indumentum. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Plant Habit: |
Compact and rounded |
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Sub Genus: |
Hymenanthes |
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Section: |
Ponticum |
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Sub Section: |
Pontica |
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Geographical Origin: |
S Japan |
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 |
