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More Information: Rhododendron veitchianum


R. 'veitchianum' 
  Photo by: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Openly funnel-campanulate, fragrant, frilly or wavy edges, white, usually blotched yellow. Inflorescence 2-5 flowered.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Mid to Late Season

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

Plant Habit:  Compact shrub to small tree

Height:  4 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  20°F  ( -7°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Maddenia

Geographical Origin:  Burma, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam

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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