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Description of Rhododendron hirtipes |
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Predominate Flower Color: |
Pink, White |
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Flower / Truss Description: |
Campanulate, pale to deep pink to white, sometimes flushed or spotted purple. Truss usually has 3-4 flowers. |
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Fragrant: |
No |
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Bloom Time: |
Early |
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Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: |
5 |
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Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
5°F (-15°C) |
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Foliage Description: |
Leaves broadly obovate to oblong oval, up to 5" long, sparse indumentum. |
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Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
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Plant Habit: |
Upright bushy shrub |
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Sub Genus: |
Hymenanthes |
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Section: |
Ponticum |
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Sub Section: |
Selensia |
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Geographical Origin: |
China (SE 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 |
