R. polylepis

Species

Botanical
Synonyms
R. harrovianum (Hemsl.)
Subgenus Rhododendron
Section Rhododendron
Subsection Triflora
Introduced 1904
First Described 1886 ( Franch. )
Origin West Sichuan, 2000-3000 meter
Epiphytic/Terrestrial terrestrial
Mature Wild Height 400 cm. (13ft.)
Bloom Time midseason
Flower widely funnel-shaped
Flower Color purple
Fragrance ?
Leaves oblong-lanceolate
Leaf persistence Evergreen
Minimum Hardiness -5 C (23 F)
Additional
Hardiness Info
H3
Title
polylepis
Photo By
Rinus Manders
Date Taken
May 20, 2014
Location
Muncaster Castle Garden, Ravenglass, Cumbria, UK
License
Copyright, Rinus Manders.
Sizes
Title
polylepis
Photo By
Rinus Manders
Date Taken
May 20, 2014
Location
Muncaster Castle Garden, Ravenglass, Cumbria, UK
License
Copyright, Rinus Manders.
Sizes
Title
polylepis
Photo By
Garth Wedemire
Date Taken
April 16, 2005
Location
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way, Washington, USA
License
CC BY 4.0
Attribution
Sizes
Title
polylepis
Photo By
Hank Helm
Date Taken
Location
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way, WA, USA
License
Copyright, Hank Helm.
Sizes
Description
00.222 A
Title
polylepis
Photo By
Garth Wedemire
Date Taken
April 15, 2006
Location
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way, Washington, USA
License
CC BY 4.0
Attribution
Sizes
Description
2000-222 RSBG