Rhododendron catacosmum

R. catacosmum 
Photo source: Hank Helm

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Red 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Tubular campanulate, scarlet to rose-crimson with prominent calyx, fleshy. Truss holds 5-9 flowers. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 

 4 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 0°F (-18°C)

Foliage Description: 

 Leaves obovate, up to 5" long, tawny indumentum. 

Plant Habit: 

 Low and compact 

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 E 

Sub Genus: 

 Hymenanthes 

Section: 

 Ponticum 

Sub Section: 

 Neriiflora 

Geographical Origin: 

 China (SE Tibet, NW Yunnan) 

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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