Rhododendron argyrophyllum ssp. hypoglaucum

R. argyrophyllum 
Photo source: Bob George

Predominant Flower Color: 

White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

Funnel campanulate, white to pale pink, sometimes suffused red-purple. 

Fragrant: 

No 

Bloom Time: 

Midseason 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

0°F (-18°C)

Foliage Description: 

Leaves elliptic to oblanceolate, up to 4½" long, white compacted indumentum. 

Plant Habit: 

Rounded shrub to small tree 

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

Sub Genus: 

Hymenanthes 

Section: 

Ponticum 

Sub Section: 

Argyrophylla 

Geographical Origin: 

China (E Sichuan, W Hubei) 

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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