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More Information: Rhododendron maculiferum


R. 'maculiferum' 
  Photo by: G. D. Lewis
Princeton Chapter

Predominant Flower Color:  White, Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Openly campanulate, white to pale pink, blotched crimson. Lax truss holds 7-10 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description:  Leaves oblong to oval to obovate, up to 4" long, lower surface with indumentum on midrib.

Plant Habit:  Fairly compact shrub or small tree

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Hymenanthes

Section:  Ponticum

Sub Section:  Maculifera

Geographical Origin:  China (Sichuan, Guizhou, Hubei)

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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