Rhododendron 'glaucophyllum'

 
Photo: Jens Birck

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Flower tubular, rose pink. Loose truss holds 4-10 flowers. 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason to Midseason 

Foliage Description / Plant Habit: 

 Leaves narrowly elliptic to elliptic, pointed apex, about 2" long, very aromatic, glossy, dark green, glaucous white beneath. Reddish-brown, peeling bark. 

Plant Habit: 

 Spreading shrub. 

Height in 10 Yrs: 

 3 ft 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F  (-18°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Sub Genus: 

 Rhododendron 

Section: 

 Rhododendron 

Sub Section: 

 Glauca 

Geographical Origin: 

 E. Bhutan, W. India, SE 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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