R. hookeri

Species

Subgenus Hymenanthes
Section Pontica
Subsection Thomsonia
Introduced 1849
First Described 1853 ( Nutt. )
Origin W. Arunachal Pradesh 3000-3700 meter
Epiphytic/Terrestrial terrestrial
Mature Wild Height 500 cm. (16ft.)
Bloom Time early
Flower tubular-campanulate
Flower Color red
Fragrance ?
Leaves oblong
Leaf persistence Evergreen
Minimum Hardiness -5 C (23 F)
Additional
Hardiness Info
H3
Title
hookeri
Photo By
Dr. Stephan Bubert
Date Taken
April 19, 2011
Location
Private garden, Hamburg, Germany
License
Copyright, Dr. Stephan Bubert.
Sizes
Description
Tigh-na-rudha, planted 1992
Title
hookeri
Photo By
Dr. Stephan Bubert
Date Taken
May 2, 2010
Location
Private garden, Hamburg, Germany
License
Copyright, Dr. Stephan Bubert.
Sizes
Description
Tigh-na-rudha, planted 1992