Rhododendron 'searsiae'

 
Photo: Hans Eiberg

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White, Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Widely funnel-shaped, white to pale rose-purple, spotted green. Terminal or axillary inflorescence is 3-8 flowered. 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves lanceolate to oblanceolate, acuminate apex, up to 3" long, lower surface glaucous. 

Plant Habit: 

 Compact to upright and spreading 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F  (-21°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Sub Genus: 

 Rhododendron 

Section: 

 Rhododendron 

Sub Section: 

 Triflora 

Geographical Origin: 

 China (W Sichuan) 

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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