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More Information: Rhododendron wasonii


R. 'wasonii' 
  Photo by: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow, White, Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Open campanulate, yellow, white or pink, lightly spotted, of thin texture. Truss holds 8-15 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves ovate-lanceolate, up to 4" long, sparse to dense, pale to dark reddish-brown indumentum.

Plant Habit:  Compact when young, open with age

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Hymenanthes

Section:  Ponticum

Sub Section:  Taliensia

Geographical Origin:  China (C 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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