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R. argipeplum

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Botanical
Synonyms		 R. macrosmithii (Davidian)
R. smithii (Hook. f.)
Subgenus Hymenanthes
Section Pontica
Subsection Barbata
Introduced 1859
First Described 1916 ( Balf.f., Cooper )
Origin Sikkim to Bhutan 2400-3700 meter
Epiphytic/Terrestrial terrestrial
Mature Wild Height 500 cm. (16ft.)
Bloom Time very early
Flower ?
Flower Color red
Fragrance ?
Leaves ?
Leaf persistence Evergreen
Minimum Hardiness -5 C (23 F)
Additional
Hardiness Info		 H3
Title
argipeplum
Photo By
Hank Helm
Date Taken
Location
Chimacum Woods Nursery, Washington, USA
License
Copyright, Hank Helm.
Sizes
small medium
Title
argipeplum
Photo By
Gerdy Van der Lans
Date Taken
March 21, 2010
Location
Pinetum Blijdenstein
License
Copyright, Gerdy Van der Lans.
Sizes
small medium
Title
argipeplum
Photo By
Gerdy Van der Lans
Date Taken
March 21, 2010
Location
Pinetum Blijdenstein
License
Copyright, Gerdy Van der Lans.
Sizes
small medium
Title
argipeplum
Photo By
Susan Lightburn
Date Taken
May 3, 2013
Location
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way, WA, USA
License
CC BY 4.0
Attribution
Sizes
small medium
Description
new growth
Title
argipeplum
Photo By
Herman Van Ree
Date Taken
November 24, 2009
Location
own garden Nunspeet, Netherlands
License
Copyright, Herman Van Ree.
Sizes
small
Title
argipeplum
Photo By
Herman Van Ree
Date Taken
April 9, 2010
Location
own garden Nunspeet, Netherlands
License
Copyright, Herman Van Ree.
Sizes
small
Title
argipeplum
Photo By
Garth Wedemire
Date Taken
April 21, 2007
Location
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way, Washington, USA
License
CC BY 4.0
Attribution
Sizes
small medium
Title
argipeplum
Photo By
Douglas Justice
Date Taken
April 1, 2008
Location
UBC Botanical Gardens, Vancouver
License
Copyright, Douglas Justice.
Sizes
small medium