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More Information: Rhododendron ludlowii


R. 'ludlowii' 
  Photo by: Chris Klapwijk

Predominant Flower Color:  Yellow

Flower/Truss Description:  Broadly campanulate, yellow, spotted reddish brown, conspicuous calyx. Inflorescence 1-2 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves broadly obovate to oblong-obovate, up to ⅝" long, margins notched.

Plant Habit:  Low, spreading or creeping shrub

Height:  1 foot in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Uniflora

Geographical Origin:  China (S Tibet)

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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