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More Information: Rhododendron kendrickii


R. 'kendrickii' 
  Photo by: Rhododendron Species Foundation (ac66-584)

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Tubular campanulate, rose to deep red, prominent nectar pouches. Truss of 8-20 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves oblong-lanceolate to lanceolate, wavy edges, about 5" long, retained 1-2 years.

Plant Habit:  Erect open 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:  Hymenanthes

Section:  Ponticum

Sub Section:  Irrorata

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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