Rhododendron arboreum ssp. delavayi SEH#191

This subspecies represents the eastern (Chinese) end of the range of this incredibly widespread species. The glossy leaves have impressed veins above with a spongy fawn indumentum beneath. A large, round and showy inflorescence of red to scarlet flowers in mid-spring. From seed collected in the wild.

Plant Characteristics

• Flowering
• Evergreen

• Outdoors

• Partial shade

• Hardy to +5F

R1 - easy and reliable using standard methods of cultivation

Not Fragrant

6 feet+

1 gallon