Rhododendron adenosum

R. adenosum 
Photo source: Chris Klapwijk

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Pink 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Funnel campanulate, wavy-lobes, pale pink or white tinged pink with red spotting. Truss holds 6-8 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason to Midseason 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 

 6 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F (-18°C)

Foliage Description: 

 Leaves ovate-lanceolate to lanceolate, 2¾" to 4" long, retained 2 years. Leaves and branches have bristles and viscid glands. Inflorescence 6-8 flowered. 

Plant Habit: 

 Rounded habit. 

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Sub Genus: 

 Hymenanthes 

Section: 

 Ponticum 

Sub Section: 

 Glischra 

Geographical Origin: 

 China (Sichuan) 

Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate
and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.

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