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More Information: Rhododendron rupicola var. rupicola


R. 'rupicola' 
  Photo by: Hans Eiberg

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Broadly funnel-shaped, intense purple, occasionally crimson to magenta. Inflorescence up to 6 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves broadly elliptic to ovate, up to ¾" long.

Plant Habit:  Much-branched dwarf shrub

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Lapponica

Geographical Origin:  N Burma, China (SE Tibet, 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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