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More Information: Rhododendron carneum


R. 'carneum' 
  Photo by: John Evans

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-shaped, about 4" across, flesh pink, maturing to cream white. Truss holds 3-7 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes, slightly

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves narrowly elliptic, 2" - 4" long, dark green.

Plant Habit:  Open shrub.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  10°F  ( -12°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Maddenia

Geographical Origin:  Burma

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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