Description
Rhododendron thomsonii ssp. thomsonii SEH#15002 A well-known and justifiably popular species. One of the best all-around horticultural species in the genus. The rounded blue-green leaves contrast nicely with the smooth and peeling, tan to reddish bark and red bell-shaped flowers on a multi-stemmed small tree. These are grown from seed collected in the wild from a population with easily the best flowers that I have ever seen on this species. The flowers were strikingly large, waxy and deep red, stunning. I could eliminate the entire collection of this species at the RSBG and replace them with these and be quite pleased with myself. Best in light shade but tolerant of sun if not allowed to dry out. A gorgeous plant with year-round appeal. (-5R25) RSBG#139sd2015
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Catalog Section: TREE-LIKE AND BIG-LEAF SPECIES
Collector Num : SEH#15002
RSBG : RSBG
Seedlot for Catalogs : 139sd2015
Cultural Ratings : (-5R25)