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More Information: Rhododendron edgeworthii


R. 'edgeworthii' 
  Photo by: Don Smart

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Funnel campanulate, white or white flushed pink, may have yellow blotch at base, fragrant. Inflorescence 1-5 flowered.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves oblong ovate, rarely elliptic, up to 6" long, upper surface bullate, dense indumentum.

Plant Habit:  Leggy to compact

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  15°F  ( -9°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Edgeworthia

Geographical Origin:  India (Sikkim, W Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh), Bhutan, Burma, China (S Tibet, Yunnan)

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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