Rhododendron Species, Vireya Rhododendron

Rhododendron armitii

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species
armitii (arm-IT-ee-eye)
Synonym
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Other Details
Other details
Seed Collecting
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Leandro, California

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | February 2008 | neutral

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