Description
___ proteoides Extremely slow-growing and dwarf evergreen shrubs. Like a tiny version of R. roxieanum with a thick woolly, reddish brown indumentum on the underside of the leaves. The attractive new growth is heavily indumented on both surfaces. The white to cream flushed rose and spotted flowers typically take years to appear. Forms a round dense mound when well grown and considered by many collectors to be the most choice (and difficult!) dwarf or alpine species. Requires a highly organic but extremely well-drained soil in a cool but bright position for successful cultivation. (-10R38 inches) RSBG $29.00-B