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More Information: Rhododendron mucronulatum var. taquetii


R. 'mucronulatum' 
  Photo by: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink, Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Widely funnel shaped, pink to purple. Inflorescence 1 flowered, often from multiple buds.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Very Early

Foliage Description:  Leaves elliptic to lanceolate, up to 3" long, deciduous.

Plant Habit:  Dwarf shrub, to 20" tall

Height:  1 foot in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -20°F  ( -29°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Rhodorastra

Geographical Origin:  Korea (Cheju Island)

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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