Rhododendron 'auriculatum'

 
Photo: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Funnel shaped, white or occasionally pink, with greenish blotch, fragrant. Loose truss holds 6-15 flowers. 

Bloom Time: 

 Very Late 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves oblong to oblong lanceolate, up to 12" long, auriculate base. 

Plant Habit: 

 Tall shrub or small tree 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F  (-18°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Sub Genus: 

 Hymenanthes 

Section: 

 Ponticum 

Sub Section: 

 Auriculata 

Geographical Origin: 

 China (E Sichuan, W Hubei, E Guizhou) 

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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