Description
Rhododendron ___ edgeworthii NV#076 Our first offering of what I am assuming (hoping) will be the hardiest form of this generally tender species. These are grown from a collection made at a very high elevation on the tallest mountain in N Vietnam where it grew with several other reliably hardy (in the Pac NW anyway) species. This forms an open-growing evergreen shrub with smooth and shiny peeling bark. The distinctive glossy leaves are extremely attractive with a heavily puckered (bullate) texture above and a thick tawny-orange indumentum below. The large and fragrant white flushed deep rose flowers appear in mid-spring. Requires sharp drainage and great in a container. The foliage on this form is stunningly beautiful. Excellent on an old stump or log. ((0?R24) RSBG#162sd2017 $18.00-B
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Catalog Section: MADDENIAS AND OTHER MARGINALLY-HARDY SPECIES
Collector Num : NV#076
Seedlot for Catalogs : 162sd2017
Cultural Ratings : (0?R24)