R. hippophaeoides var occidentale

Species

Subgenus Rhododendron
Section Rhododendron
Subsection Lapponica
Introduced 1993
First Described 1975 ( M.N. Philipson, W.R. Philipson )
Origin N. & Central Yunnan
Epiphytic/Terrestrial terrestrial
Bloom Time early midseason
Flower broadly funnel-shaped
Flower Color purple
Fragrance ?
Leaves narrowly elliptic
Leaf persistence Evergreen
Minimum Hardiness ?
Title
hippophaeoides var occidentale
Photo By
Dr. Stephan Bubert
Date Taken
May 3, 2012
Location
Private garden, Hamburg, Germany
License
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Title
hippophaeoides var occidentale
Photo By
Dr. Stephan Bubert
Date Taken
May 13, 2013
Location
Private garden, Hamburg, Germany
License
Copyright, Dr. Stephan Bubert.
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Description
CCu9314
Title
hippophaeoides var occidentale
Photo By
Dr. Stephan Bubert
Date Taken
April 24, 2009
Location
Private garden, Hamburg, Germany
License
Copyright, Dr. Stephan Bubert.
Sizes
Description
CCu9314