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Dwarf Rhododendron, Yak Rhododendron 'Fairy Princess'

Rhododendrondegronianum subsp. yakushimanum

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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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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

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

Light Shade

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time

Pale Pink

Foliage

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Other details

Evergreen

Textured

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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