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More Information: Rhododendron stenopetalum or linearifolium


R. 'stenopetalum or linearifolium' 
  Photo: Chris Klapwijk

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Broadly funnel-shaped, lilac-pink to rose-purple; very narrow lobes in the cultivar 'Linearifolium'. May be fragrant. Inflorescence 2-10 flowered.

Fragrant:  Yes, sometimes

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage / Habit Description:  Leaves dimorphic, spring leaves oblanceolate, up to 3" long; very narrow in the cultivar 'Linearifolium'. Low shrub, wider than tall.

Deciduous or Evergreen:   Evergreen

Height:  3 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  5°F  ( -15°C)

Sub Genus:  Tsutsusi

Section:  Tsutsusi

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Geographical Origin:  Japan (S Honshu, Shikoku)

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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