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More Information: Rhododendron periclymenoides


R. 'periclymenoides' 
  Photo by: Chris Klapwijk

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Funnel-shaped, tube longer than lobes, pink, rarely white, tube often deeper colored, fragrant. Inflorescence 6-15 flowered.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves elliptic to oblong-obovate, up to 4" long, deciduous.

Plant Habit:  Usually non-stoloniferous shrub

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Pentanthera

Section:  Pentanthera

Sub Section:  Pentanthera

Geographical Origin:  E N America (New England to Georgia, to Ohio and Tennessee)

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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