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More Information: Rhododendron macrosepalum


R. 'macrosepalum' 
  Photo by: Elaine Sedlack

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink, Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Broadly funnel-shaped, about 1½" across, pink to purple, often heavily spotted, sometimes fragrant, inflorescence 2-10 flowered.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves dimorphic, spring leaves oblanceolate, 1" - 2¾" long, summer leaves ovate-elliptic, ½" - ¾" long, rugulose.

Plant Habit:  Low shrub, grows wider than tall.

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Tsutsusi

Section:  Tsutsusi

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Geographical Origin:  Japan (S. Honshu, Shikoku)

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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