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Rhododendron, Elepidote Rhododendron 'Silver Sovereign'

Rhododendron

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

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)

Danger

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Color

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time

White/Near White

Foliage

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Other details

Grown for foliage

Succulent

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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AnniesWeePlot

Pennsauken, NJ (Zone 6b) | May 2005 | neutral

As with ALL rhododendron and azalea, all parts of this plant are poisonous to dogs if ingested.

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