Rhododendron 'basilicum' |
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Predominant Flower Color: |
White |
Flower / Truss Description: |
Oblique-campanulate, white to cream, occasionally rose, often flushed or lined pink or purple, crimson blotch. Truss holds 15-25 flowers. |
Bloom Time: |
Early Midseason |
Foliage Description / Plant Habit: |
Leaves obovate to oblanceolate, up to 10" long, grayish indumentum turning rust-colored. |
Plant Habit: |
Tree-like |
Height in 10 Yrs: |
6 ft |
Cold Hardiness Temperature: |
5°F (-15°C) |
Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): |
E |
Sub Genus: |
Hymenanthes |
Section: |
Ponticum |
Sub Section: |
Falconera |
Geographical Origin: |
NE Burma, China (W Yunnan) |
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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