Description
Rhododendron griersonianum Open-growing evergreen shrubs with bristly-pubescent and glandular branchlets. The lower surface of the leaves is covered with a thick layer of whitish to pale brown woolly indumentum. A very free-blooming species with deep rose to scarlet or crimson flowers in early to mid-summer. Very distinct and attractive and often used in hybridizing for its large and brightly colored blossoms. Quite tolerant of sun and heat. Our first offering in many years. (+5\R1\4) RSBG#1977/284
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Catalog Section: MEDIUM-GROWING SHRUBBY SPECIES
Acc Num : 1977/284
Cultural Ratings : (+5\R1\4)