R. catacosmum

Species

Subgenus Hymenanthes
Section Pontica
Subsection Neriiflora
Introduced 1921
First Described 1927 ( Balf.f. )
Origin S.E. Tibet, N.W. Yunnan border, 3700-4400 meter
Habitat terrestrial
Mature Wild Height 250 cm. (8ft.)
Bloom Time early
Flower tubular-campanulate
Predominant Colour red
Leaves obovate
Winter Foliage evergreen
Hardiness H4
Photo By:
Garth Wedemire
Date:
15 April, 2006
Location:
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way, Washington, USA
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Photo By:
Jens Birck
Date:
12 April, 2002
Location:
Kastrup, Denmark
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