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Description of Rhododendron grande |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White, Pink |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Oblique-campanulate, cream, pale yellow to pink, purple nectar pouches. Truss holds 15-25 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early to Early Midseason |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
15°F (-9°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves elliptic to oblanceolate, up to 18" long, silvery compacted indumentum. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Plant Habit: |
Loosely branched tree |
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Sub Genus: |
Hymenanthes |
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Section: |
Ponticum |
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Sub Section: |
Grandia |
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Geographical Origin: |
Nepal, India (Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh), Bhutan, China (S Tibet) |
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 |
