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More Information: Rhododendron mollicomum


R. 'mollicomum' 
  Photo by: Hans Eiberg

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower narrowly funnel-shaped, 1" across, pale to deep pink. Inflorescence 1-2 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves narrowly oblong or lanceolate, ⅔"–1¾" long, apex obtuse or acuminate, base cuneate; margin revolute, pale green.

Plant Habit:  Multi-branched shrub.

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Scabrifolia

Geographical Origin:  China (N Yunnan, SW 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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