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More Information: Rhododendron augustinii ssp. augustinii


R. 'augustinii' 
  Photo by: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color:  Lavender, Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Openly funnel shaped, blue to purple, pink, lavender or white.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason to Midseason

Foliage Description:  Leaves narrowly elliptic to lanceolate, up to 4½" long, with hairs along veins.

Plant Habit:  Tall upright shrub

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  0°F  ( -18°C)

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  L

Sub Genus:  Rhododendron

Section:  Rhododendron

Sub Section:  Triflora

Geographical Origin:  China (Hubei, Sichuan)

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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