Rhododendron impeditum

R. impeditum 
Photo source: Rhododendron Species Foundation (ac731-167)

Predominant Flower Color: 

 Purple 

Flower / Truss Description: 

 Broadly funnel shaped, small, violet or purple to rose-lavender, rarely white. Inflorescence up to 4 flowered. 

Fragrant: 

 No 

Bloom Time: 

 Early Midseason 

Height (ft.) in 10 Yrs: 

 1 

Cold Hardiness Temperature: 

 -15°F (-26°C)

Foliage Description: 

 Leaves elliptic to ovate to oblong, up to ⅝" long. 

Plant Habit: 

 Dense, mounded dwarf shrub 

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L): 

 L 

Sub Genus: 

 Rhododendron 

Section: 

 Rhododendron 

Sub Section: 

 Lapponica 

Geographical Origin: 

 China (N Yunnan, SW 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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