Rhododendron faithiae CDHM#14700

This very rare species (known from only two or three locations in the wild) is a member of subsection Fortunea. It has only recently been introduced into cultivation (2010) and is probably most closely related to hemsleyanum and the recently introduced serotinum and shares some of the same characteristics – large, fragrant white flowers, a large habit and impressively big and bold foliage. As seen in the wild, this was a spectacular plant with large elliptic leaves to ten inches or more in length. Probably best with a bit of shade in the afternoon to preserve the late-season flowers that appear in early autumn(!). Nice large plants.

Plant Characteristics

• Evergreen
• Flowering
• Blooms Late
• Fragrant

• Outdoors

• Partial shade

Fragrant