R. bulu

Species

Subgenus Rhododendron
Section Rhododendron
Subsection Lapponica
Introduced 1995
First Described 1929 ( Hutch. )
Origin S.E. Tibet
Epiphytic/Terrestrial terrestrial
Mature Wild Height 150 cm. (5ft.)
Bloom Time early midseason
Flower widely funnel-shaped
Flower Color purple
Fragrance ?
Leaves elliptic
Leaf persistence Evergreen
Minimum Hardiness -10 C (14 F)
Additional
Hardiness Info
H4
Title
bulu
Photo By
Dr. Stephan Bubert
Date Taken
April 11, 2009
Location
Private garden, Hamburg, Germany
License
Copyright, Dr. Stephan Bubert.
Sizes
Description
CC7501 Unfortunately the rare plant died in 2010