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More Information: Rhododendron ferrugineum


R. 'ferrugineum' 
  Photo by: Hans Eiberg

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Tubular campanulate, small, deep pink to rosy crimson, rarely white. Inflorescence 5-16 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason to Late

Foliage Description:  Leaves elliptic to oblanceolate, up to 2" long, lower surface reddish brown.

Plant Habit:  Compact shrub

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Rhododendron

Geographical Origin:  Europe (Pyrenees and Alps)

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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