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More Information: Rhododendron callimorphum var. callimorphum


R. 'callimorphum' 
  Photo by: Hans Eiberg

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink, White

Flower/Truss Description:  Campanulate, white to rose-pink, with deep basal blotch.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves broadly ovate to orbicular, up to 3" long.

Plant Habit:  Small shrub, straggly with age

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Hymenanthes

Section:  Ponticum

Sub Section:  Campylocarpa

Geographical Origin:  China (W Yunnan)

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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