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More Information: Rhododendron aberconwayi


R. 'aberconwayi' 
  Photo by: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Saucer-shaped, white or tinged pink, speckled red. Trusses of 6 to 12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves elliptic, heavy textured, recurved margins, up to 2½" long.

Plant Habit:  Open, stiff, upright

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Hymenanthes

Section:  Ponticum

Sub Section:  Irrorata

Geographical Origin:  China (N Yunnan, 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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