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More Information: Rhododendron ochraceum


R. 'ochraceum' 
  Photo by: Rhododendron Species Foundation

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Broadly campanulate to tubular-campanulate, dark red, unmarked. Truss holds 6-12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves oblanceolate, acuminate apex, matted, wooly yellowish-brown to light brown indumentum, retained 1-2 years.

Plant Habit:  Upright shrub or small tree

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Hymenanthes

Section:  Ponticum

Sub Section:  Maculifera

Geographical Origin:  

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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