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More Information: Rhododendron camtschaticum ssp. camtschaticum


R. 'camtschaticum' 
  Photo by: Hans Eiberg

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Saucer shaped (rotate), rosy purple, sometimes pink to red, rarely white.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves obovate to spathulate, up to 2" long, with bristly margins, usually deciduous.

Plant Habit:  Prostrate shrub

Height:  1 foot in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -25°F  ( -32°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Therorhodion

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Geographical Origin:  Siberia (Kamchatka), Japan, W N America (Alaska)

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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