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More Information: Rhododendron racemosum


R. 'racemosum' 
  Photo by: Stuart Imrie

Predominant Flower Color:  White, Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Widely funnel-shaped, small, white, white flushed pink, or pale to deep pink. Axil inflorescence 1-4 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early to Early Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves obovate to oblong-elliptic, up to 2" long, lower surface glaucous.

Plant Habit:  Low and compact to tall and leggy shrub

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Scabrifolia

Geographical Origin:  China (N Yunnan, SW Sichuan, W Guizhou)

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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