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More Information: Rhododendron latoucheae


R. 'latoucheae' 
  Photo by: Elaine Sedlack

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink, Lavender

Flower/Truss Description:  Widely funnel-shaped, pink to pale mauve, spotted, fragrant. Inflorescence 1-2 flowered.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description:  Leaves broadly elliptic to elliptic-lanceolate, 2" to 5" long, glossy dark green. Upright to spreading habit.

Plant Habit:  

Height:  7 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  10°F  ( -12°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Azaleastrum

Section:  Choniastrum

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Geographical Origin:  E China (Hubei, Guangxi, Zhejiang)

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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