R. shanii

Species

Subgenus Hymenanthes
Section Pontica
Subsection Taliensia
Epiphytic/Terrestrial terrestrial
Bloom Time ?
Flower ?
Flower Color ?
Fragrance ?
Leaves broadly ovate to broadly elliptic
Leaf persistence Evergreen
Type Elepidote
Plant Hardiness -15 C (5 F)
Flower Bud
Hardiness
?
Additional
Hardiness Info
possibly significantly hardier
Title
R. shanii
Photo By
Peter Norris
Date Taken
June 14, 2025
Location
Martha's Vineyard, MA z7a
License
CC BY 4.0
Attribution
Text: Peter Norris via Rhododendra.com, CC BY 4.0
Sizes
Description
A young plant, showing upper leave surfaces. May be significantly hardier than the min 5F in z7a