Rhododendron praestans

R. praestans 
Photo source: Hans Eiberg

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Oblique-campanulate, white, cream, pink, or rose, usually with red sots and blotch. Truss holds 10-25 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early to Midseason
(Different forms may bloom at different times.) 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 

 7 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F (-18°C)

Foliage Description: 

 Leaves oblanceolate to obovate, bronze indumentum aging to fawn color. 

Plant Habit: 

 Large shrub or small tree. 

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Sub Genus: 

 Hymenanthes 

Section: 

 Ponticum 

Sub Section: 

 Grandia 

Geographical Origin: 

 China (NW Yunnan, SE Tibet) 

Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate
and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.

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