Rhododendron anthopogon ssp. haemonium

R. anthopogon 
Photo source: Kenneth Cox

Predominant Flower Color: 

 White, Pink, Yellow 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Narrowly tubular with spreading lobes, white, pale yellow, pink or rose. Truss holds 5-9 flowers. Persistent leaf bud scales. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 

 1 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -5°F (-21°C)

Foliage Description: 

 Leaves ovate to elliptic, rarely orbicular, up to 1⅜" long, very aromatic. 

Plant Habit: 

 Small, compact shrub 

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Sub Genus: 

 Rhododendron 

Section: 

 Pogonanthum 

Sub Section: 

  

Geographical Origin: 

 India (Kashmir), E Nepal, E Bhutan 

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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