R. camelliiflorum

Species

Botanical
Synonyms
R. cooperi
Subgenus Rhododendron
Section Rhododendron
Subsection Camelliiflora
Introduced 1851
First Described 1853 ( Hook. f. )
Origin E. Nepal to Bhutan
Epiphytic/Terrestrial terrestrial
Mature Wild Height 300 cm. (10ft.)
Bloom Time late
Flower broadly tubular
Flower Color ?
Fragrance ?
Leaves elliptic
Leaf persistence Evergreen
Minimum Hardiness -5 C (23 F)
Additional
Hardiness Info
H3
Title
camelliiflorum
Photo By
Dr. Stephan Bubert
Date Taken
May 24, 2009
Location
Private garden, Hamburg, Germany
License
Copyright, Dr. Stephan Bubert.
Sizes
Description
C.W.Bhutan Cox. This is the purple red form.Others are white or pink.The plant died by severe frost 2012/13