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More Information: Rhododendron hancockii


R. 'hancockii' 
  Photo by: Chris Klapwijk

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Widely funnel-shaped, deeply-cut lobes, white with a yellow blotch, fragrant. Inflorescence 1-2 flowered at leaf axil or branch tip.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early to Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves obovate, acuminate apex, 3⅓" to ⅓" long.

Plant Habit:  Shrub or small tree

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  10°F  ( -12°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Azaleastrum

Section:  Choniastrum

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Geographical Origin:  China (S Yunnan)

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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