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Description of Rhododendron hirsutum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Tubular with spreading lobes, small, pale to deep pink, red, rarely white. Inflorescence 4-12 flowered. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Late to Very Late |
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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 elliptic or obovate to oblanceolate, up to 1¼" long, margins hairy. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Plant Habit: |
Compact to spreading shrub |
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Sub Genus: |
Rhododendron |
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Section: |
Rhododendron |
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Sub Section: |
Rhododendron |
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Geographical Origin: |
Europe (Alps--Austria, France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Switzerland) |
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 |
