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More Information: Rhododendron prinophyllum


R. 'prinophyllum' 
  Photo by: Sally and John Perkins

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink, White

Flower/Truss Description:  Tubular funnel-shaped, deep to rose-pink, rarely white, spicy fragrant. Inflorescence 4-12 flowered.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves obovate to elliptic, up to 3½" long, lower surface usually pubescent, deciduous.

Plant Habit:  Non-stoloniferous shrub

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -25°F  ( -32°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Pentanthera

Section:  Pentanthera

Sub Section:  Pentanthera

Geographical Origin:  E N America (Quebec, New England to Virginia and W to Oklahoma)

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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