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Description of Rhododendron hemsleyanum |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Widely campanulate, white, sometimes tinged pink, usually with a yellowish-green throat, fragrant. Held in truss of 5-10 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
Yes |
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Bloom Time: |
Late Midseason to Late |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
6 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
0°F (-18°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves ovate to ovate elliptic, up to 10" long, with cordate base and wavy margins |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Plant Habit: |
Large upright shrub or small tree |
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Sub Genus: |
Hymenanthes |
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Section: |
Ponticum |
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Sub Section: |
Fortunea |
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Geographical Origin: |
China (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 |
