Rhododendron Species
Rhododendronwallichii

Synonym:Rhododendron heftii

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Lavender

Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details
Evergreen

Seed Collecting

Category
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
By grafting
By simple layering
By air layering

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow