Rhododendron Species, Dwarf Rhododendron
Rhododendronimpeditum

Synonym:Rhododendron litangense

Height

Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Blue-Violet

Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy

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