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More Information: Rhododendron petrocharis


R. 'petrocharis' 
  Photo by: Annelie Dau
Deutsche Genbank Rhododendron

Predominant Flower Color:  White, Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower openly funnel-campanulate, up to 2" across, pale pink to white. Inflorescence 1-2 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description:  Leaves orbicular, 1⅜" long, bristles on margins, mid green.

Plant Habit:  Compact shrub.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Moupinensia

Geographical Origin:  China (NE 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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