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More Information: Rhododendron fletcherianum


R. 'fletcherianum' 
  Photo by: Hans Eiberg

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Widely funnel-shaped, pale yellow. Truss composed of 2-5 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early to Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves elliptic to oblong-lanceolate, up to 2¼" long, margins crenate and bristly.

Plant Habit:  Compact small shrub, leggy with age

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Maddenia

Geographical Origin:  China (SE Tibet)

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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