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More Information: Rhododendron dalhousiae var. dalhousiae


R. 'dalhousiae' 
  Photo by: William Spohn

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Tubular-campanulate, cream, rarely white, often yellowish inside, fragrant. Truss holds 2-6 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves obovate to oblanceolate, up to 7" long.

Plant Habit:  Leggy, sprawling shrub, often epiphytic

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  15°F  ( -9°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:   Maddenia

Geographical Origin:  E Nepal, India (Sikkim), Bhutan, China (SE 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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