R. bulu

Species

Subgenus Rhododendron
Section Rhododendron
Subsection Lapponica
Introduced 1995
First Described 1929 ( Hutch. )
Origin S.E. Tibet
Habitat terrestrial
Mature Wild Height 150 cm. (5ft.)
Bloom Time early midseason
Flower widely funnel-shaped
Predominant Colour purple
Leaves elliptic
Winter Foliage evergreen
Hardiness H4
Photo By:
Dr. Stephan Bubert
Date:
11 April, 2009
Location:
Private garden, Hamburg, Germany
Description:
CC7501 Unfortunately the rare plant died in 2010
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