R. nitidulum var nitidulum
Species
| Botanical Synonyms |
R. nubigerum (Rehder, E.H. Wilson) |
| Subgenus | Rhododendron |
| Section | Rhododendron |
| Subsection | Lapponica |
| Introduced | 1908 |
| First Described | 1913 ( Rehder, E.H. Wilson ) |
| Origin | N.W. & Central Sichuan 3000-5000 meter |
| Epiphytic/Terrestrial | terrestrial |
| Mature Wild Height | 120 cm. (4ft.) |
| Bloom Time | early midseason |
| Flower | funnel-shaped |
| Flower Color | purple |
| Fragrance | ? |
| Leaves | ovate-elliptic |
| Leaf persistence | Evergreen |
| Minimum Hardiness | -15 C (5 F) |
| Additional Hardiness Info |
H5 |
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