R. afghanicum

Species

Subgenus Rhododendron
Section Rhododendron
Subsection Afghanica
Introduced 1880
First Described 1880 ( Aitch, Hemsl. )
Origin East Afghanistan and Pakistan border, 2100-3000 meter
Epiphytic/Terrestrial terrestrial
Mature Wild Height 60 cm. (2ft.)
Bloom Time late
Flower campanulate
Flower Color white
Fragrance ?
Leaves narrowly elliptic
Leaf persistence Evergreen
Minimum Hardiness -5 C (23 F)
Additional
Hardiness Info
H3
Title
afghanicum
Photo By
Kurt Hansen
Date Taken
Location
private garden Nyborg, Denamrk
License
Copyright, Kurt Hansen.
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Description
Wendelbo 9706, material from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Title
afghanicum
Photo By
Kurt Hansen
Date Taken
Location
private garden Nyborg, Denamrk
License
Copyright, Kurt Hansen.
Sizes
Description
Wendelbo 9706, material from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Title
afghanicum
Photo By
Kurt Hansen
Date Taken
Location
private garden Nyborg, Denamrk
License
Copyright, Kurt Hansen.
Sizes
Description
Wendelbo 9706, material from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh