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More Information: Rhododendron albrechtii


R. 'albrechtii' 
  Photo by: Tijs Huisman

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink, Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Rotate campanulate, about 1⅜" across, pink to reddish purple. Truss holds 2-5 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early

Foliage Description:  Leaves obovate to oblong-lanceolate, up to 4½" long, bronze-colored when new, deciduous.

Plant Habit:  Upright and twiggy

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Pentanthera

Section:  Sciadorhodion

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Geographical Origin:  Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu)

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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