Rhododendron arboreum ssp. cinnamomeum var. cinnamomeum 1994/050

Large rounded to upright evergreen shrubs or trees with stiff lanceolate foliage. This variety has very dark, reddish-brown indumentum on the undersides of the leaves. The flowers (mid- to late spring) are white, pink, carmine or red. Found at higher elevations than ssp. arboreum and thus generally hardier. An impressive plant in both foliage and flower. Strong growing with a tree-like or large bushy habit. I have not documented the flower color on this clone which was collected wild in Nepal. This selection has the darkest indumentum of any arboreum in our large collection of this variable species - stunning.

Plant Characteristics

• Outdoors

• Partial shade