Description
Rhododendron coriaceum JN#12175 A relative of the big-leaf species R. rex, this species has smaller leaves but the new foliage emerges coated with a velvety silver-white indumentum, very beautiful. The flowers are typically white with a red or purple blotch (mid-spring). Rarely seen in cultivation. These are grown from seed collected in the wild. (+5\R1\4) RSBG#128sd2013