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More Information: Rhododendron davidsonianum


R. 'davidsonianum' 
  Photo by: Stuart Imrie

Predominant Flower Color:  Lavender, Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Widely funnel-shaped, mauve to pale lavender, white tinged pink, pink, often with red or purple spotting or blotch. Terminal and/or axillary buds hold 3-6 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves lanceolate to oblong, up to 3" long.

Plant Habit:  Erect or spreading shrub

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Triflora

Geographical Origin:  China (Sichuan, N Yunnan, Guizhou)

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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