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More Information: Rhododendron anthopogon ssp. haemonium


R. 'anthopogon' 
  Photo by: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  White, Pink, Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Narrowly tubular with spreading lobes, white, pale yellow, pink or rose. Truss holds 5-9 flowers. Persistent leaf bud scales.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves ovate to elliptic, rarely orbicular, up to 1⅜" long, very aromatic.

Plant Habit:  Small, compact shrub

Height:  1 foot in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Pogonanthum

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Geographical Origin:  India (Kashmir), E Nepal, E Bhutan

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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