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Description of Rhododendron myrtifolium |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Narrowly tubular with spreading lobes, rosy pink to mauve pink. Inflorescence 3-7 flowered. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Mid to Late Season (Different forms may bloom at different times.) |
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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 to oblanceolate, up to 1" long. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
L |
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Plant Habit: |
Compact to creeping 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: |
E Europe (Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, SW Russia) |
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 |
