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More Information: Rhododendron canadense


R. 'canadense' 
  Photo by: Chris Klapwijk

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Rotate campanulate, the two lower lobes flared apart, rosy purple to white.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves elliptic to oblong, up to 2½" long, bluish-green deciduous.

Plant Habit:  Upright, stoloniferous shrub

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -25°F  ( -32°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Pentanthera

Section:  Rhodora

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Geographical Origin:  E N America (Labrador to New Jersey)

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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