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More Information: Rhododendron oldhamii


R. 'oldhamii' 
  Photo by: Boris Bauer

Predominant Flower Color:  Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Funnel shaped, brick red to coral pink, spotted darker. Inflorescence 1-4 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves ovate-lanceolate; spring leaves to 3", deciduous; summer leaves to ¾".

Plant Habit:  Much-branched, spreading shrub

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  10°F  ( -12°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Tsutsusi

Section:  Tsutsusi

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Geographical Origin:  Taiwan

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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