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More Information: Rhododendron dendrocharis


R. 'dendrocharis' 
  Photo by: Douglas Justice

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, 1⅜" - 2⅛" across, pink, sometimes white, often with darker spotting. Inflorescence 1-2 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description:  Leaves elliptic to oval, glossy, dark green,

Plant Habit:  Usually an epiphytic shrub.

Height:   feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( 0°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Moupinensia

Geographical Origin:  China (Sichuan)

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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