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More Information: Rhododendron kiusianum var. kiusianum


R. 'kiusianum' 
  Photo by: Hans Eiberg

Predominant Flower Color:  Purple, Pink, White

Flower/Truss Description:  Funnel shaped, small, salmon-red, pink, purple, white. Inflorescence 2-3 flowered.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Midseason to Late Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves oval to obovate, up to ¾" long, almost deciduous.

Plant Habit:  Compact, much-branched shrub

Height:  2 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Sub Genus:  Tsutsusi

Section:  Tsutsusi

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Geographical Origin:  Japan (Kyushu)

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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