R. saluenense ssp chameum

Species

Botanical
Synonyms
R. colobodes (Balf.f.)
R. cosmetum (Balf.f., Forrest)
R. pamprotum (Balf.f., Forrest)
R. prostratum (W.W.Sm.)
R. seriocalyx (Balf.f., Forrest)
Subgenus Rhododendron
Section Rhododendron
Subsection Saluenensia
Introduced 1914
First Described 1914 ( Balf.f., Forrest )
Origin S.E. Tibet, N.E. Burma, N.W. Yunnan, W.W. Sichuan 3500-5200 meter
Epiphytic/Terrestrial terrestrial
Mature Wild Height 60 cm. (2ft.)
Bloom Time midseason
Flower openly funnel-shaped
Flower Color purple
Fragrance ?
Leaves oblong
Leaf persistence Evergreen
Minimum Hardiness -15 C (5 F)
Additional
Hardiness Info
H5
Title
saluenense ssp chameum
Photo By
Hank Helm
Date Taken
August 28, 2009
Location
Hank Helm Garden, Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
License
Copyright, Hank Helm.
Sizes
Title
saluenense ssp chameum
Photo By
Garth Wedemire
Date Taken
April 9, 2010
Location
Van Dusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver BC, Canada
License
CC BY 4.0
Attribution
Sizes
Title
saluenense ssp chameum
Photo By
Tommy Andersen
Date Taken
May 4, 2010
Location
Odense, Denmark
License
Copyright, Tommy Andersen.
Sizes
Title
saluenense ssp chameum
Photo By
Rinus Manders
Date Taken
October 29, 2014
Location
Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Wales, U.K.
License
Copyright, Rinus Manders.
Sizes
Title
saluenense ssp chameum
Photo By
Garth Wedemire
Date Taken
April 9, 2010
Location
Van Dusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver BC, Canada
License
CC BY 4.0
Attribution
Sizes
Title
saluenense ssp chameum
Photo By
Hank Helm
Date Taken
August 28, 2009
Location
Hank Helm Garden, Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
License
Copyright, Hank Helm.
Sizes
Title
saluenense ssp chameum
Photo By
Hank Helm
Date Taken
July 15, 2012
Location
Hank Helm Garden, Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
License
Copyright, Hank Helm.
Sizes
Description
still blooming late
Title
saluenense ssp chameum
Photo By
Garth Wedemire
Date Taken
April 9, 2010
Location
Van Dusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver BC, Canada
License
CC BY 4.0
Attribution
Sizes
Title
saluenense ssp chameum
Photo By
Hank Helm
Date Taken
July 15, 2012
Location
Hank Helm Garden, Bainbridge Island, WA, USA
License
Copyright, Hank Helm.
Sizes
Description
still blooming late