Rhododendron Species
Rhododendronwardii

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species: wardii (WAR-dee-eye)

Synonym:Rhododendron astrocalyx

Synonym:Rhododendron croceum

Synonym:Rhododendron gloeoblastum

Synonym:Rhododendron litiense

Synonym:Rhododendron oresterum

Height

Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Pale Yellow

Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured

Seed Collecting

Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By stooling or mound layering

Patent Information

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

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow