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More Information: Rhododendron adenosum


R. 'adenosum' 
  Photo by: Chris Klapwijk

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Funnel campanulate, wavy-lobes, pale pink or white tinged pink with red spotting. Truss holds 6-8 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves ovate-lanceolate to lanceolate, 2¾" to 4" long, retained 2 years. Leaves and branches have bristles and viscid glands. Inflorescence 6-8 flowered.

Plant Habit:  Rounded habit.

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:  Glischra

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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