Rhododendron 'hancockii'

 
Photo: Chris Klapwijk

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Widely funnel-shaped, deeply-cut lobes, white with a yellow blotch, fragrant. Inflorescence 1-2 flowered at leaf axil or branch tip. 

Bloom Time: 

 Early to Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves obovate, acuminate apex, 3⅓" to ⅓" long. 

Plant Habit: 

 Shrub or small tree 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 6 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 10°F  (-12°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Sub Genus: 

 Azaleastrum 

Section: 

 Choniastrum 

Sub Section: 

  

Geographical Origin: 

 China (S Yunnan) 

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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