Description
Rhododendron ___ polytrichum SEH#18038 A newly introduced species that appears to be quite rare in the wild. This is a strong grower and will probably end up being a very large plant in the garden. Jens Nielsen thinks this might more correctly be called R. chihsinianum which was long thought to be a relative of R. auriculatum. Very large, glossy and hairy leaves (almost bristly looking – very different from anything else that I have seen). The original introduction (JN#) has bloomed here with very large and white, lightly fragrant flowers (in mid-spring!) proving it is actually a Fortunea and not a member of subsection Maculifera as was assumed. This second introduction, from a different region, has deep pink flowers according to images in the local tourist guidebook and the leaves are substantially larger than the JN collection. Best in light shade or woodland conditions. ((-10?R15) RSBG#171sd2018 Large plants for $44.00 One of the finest new introductions in the past decade or more.
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Catalog Section: TREE-LIKE AND BIG-LEAF SPECIES
Collector Num : SEH#18038
Seedlot for Catalogs : 171sd2018
Cultural Ratings : (-10?\R1\5)