Rhododendron 'argipeplum'

 
Photo: William Spohn

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Tubular campanulate, scarlet to crimson, fleshy. 

Bloom Time: 

 Very Early to Early 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves oblong-lanceolate, up to 6" long, convex, rugulose. 

Plant Habit: 

 Upright shrub or small tree 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 5 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 5°F  (-15°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Sub Genus: 

 Hymenanthes 

Section: 

 Ponticum 

Sub Section: 

 Barbata 

Geographical Origin: 

 India (Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh), Bhutan, China (S Tibet) 

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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