R. saluenense ssp saluenense

Species

Botanical
Synonyms
R. amaurophyllum (Balf.f., Forrest)
Subgenus Rhododendron
Section Rhododendron
Subsection Saluenensia
Introduced 1914
First Described 1898 ( Franch. )
Origin N.E. Burma, N.W. Yunnan, S.E. Tibett 3400-4300 meter
Habitat terrestrial
Mature Wild Height 120 cm. (4ft.)
Bloom Time midseason
Flower openly funnel-shaped
Predominant Colour purple
Leaves oblong-elliptic
Winter Foliage evergreen
Hardiness H5
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21 April, 2010
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private garden, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
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Garth Wedemire
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19 April, 2010
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private garden, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada
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