Description
Rhododendron pachypodum JN#11046. A rarely cultivated member of subsection Maddenia. This is a relatively compact to open-growing evergreen shrub with striking, peeling reddish brown bark. The large openly funnel-shaped flowers are white, rose or white flushed pink, typically with a yellow to brownish blotch. This species is closely related to the well-known R. ciliicalyx and includes the former species scottianum & supranubium. Requires excellent drainage but a strong grower and very floriferous once established. From seed collected in the wild. (+15?R24) RSBG#212sd2012 $12.00
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Catalog Section: MADDENIAS AND OTHER MARGINALLY-HARDY SPECIES
Collector Num : JN#11046
Seedlot for Catalogs : 212sd2012
Cultural Ratings : (+15?R24)