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More Information: Rhododendron ovatum


R. 'ovatum' 
  Photo by: Elaine Sedlack

Predominant Flower Color:  White, Pink, Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Rotate with short tube, spreading lobes, white, pink or light purple, 1" to 2" across. Inflorescence 1 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves ovate to ovate-elliptic, 1" to 2⅜ long.

Plant Habit:  Erect to compact shrub.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Azaleastrum

Section:  Azaleastrum

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Geographical Origin:  China, Taiwan

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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