Rhododendron caucasicum

R. caucasicum 
Photo source: Hans Eiberg

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White, Yellow 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Broadly campanulate, white or cream to pale yellow, sometimes flushed pink, often spotted green. Truss holds 6-15 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 

 3 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F (-21°C)

Foliage Description: 

 Leaves obovate to elliptic, up to 4" long, compacted fawn to brownish indumentum. 

Plant Habit: 

 Low and compact 

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Sub Genus: 

 Hymenanthes 

Section: 

 Ponticum 

Sub Section: 

 Pontica 

Geographical Origin: 

 NE Turkey, Caucasus Mountains 

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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