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More Information: Rhododendron lyi


R. 'lyi' 
  Photo by: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower funnel-campanulate, about 2" across, white with yellow blotch. Truss has 2-6 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes, sometimes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves narrowly obovate, about 3" long.

Plant Habit:  Very straggly shrub.

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  15°F  ( -9°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Maddenia

Geographical Origin:  Laos, Vietnam, Thailand

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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