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More Information: Rhododendron williamsianum


R. 'williamsianum' 
  Photo by: Chris Klapwijk

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Campanulate, pale pink to rose, sometimes fading to white, in trusses of 1 to 3 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves ovate-orbicular, up to 1¾" long, copper-colored when young.

Plant Habit:  Dense, spreading, dome-shaped shrub

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Hymenanthes

Section:  Ponticum

Sub Section:  Williamsiana

Geographical Origin:  China (Sichuan, Guizhou)

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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