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More Information: Rhododendron flammeum


R. 'flammeum' 
  Photo by: Tijs Huisman

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow, Orange, Red

Flower/Truss Description:  Funnel shaped, slight acrid fragrance, yellow, orange to red, large blotch. Tube is longer than lobes. Ball-shaped truss holds 6-11 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes slightly

Bloom Time:  Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves ovate or obovate to elliptic, up to 3" long, deciduous.

Plant Habit:  

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -5°F  ( -21°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Pentanthera

Section:  Pentanthera

Sub Section:  Pentanthera

Geographical Origin:  E N America (Georgia, S Carolina)

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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