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More Information: Rhododendron hemsleyanum


R. 'hemsleyanum' 
  Photo by: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Widely campanulate, white, sometimes tinged pink, usually with a yellowish-green throat, fragrant. Held in truss of 5-10 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason to Late

Foliage Description:  Leaves ovate to ovate elliptic, up to 10" long, with cordate base and wavy margins

Plant Habit:  Large upright shrub or small tree

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Hymenanthes

Section:  Ponticum

Sub Section:  Fortunea

Geographical Origin:  China (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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