R. proteoides

Species

Botanical
Synonyms
R. lampropeplum (Balf.f., Forrest)
Subgenus Hymenanthes
Section Pontica
Subsection Taliensia
Introduced 1914
First Described 1917 ( Balf.f., W.W.Sm. )
Origin S.E. Tibet, N.W. Yunnan and S.W. Sichuan, 3700-4600 meter
Epiphytic/Terrestrial terrestrial
Mature Wild Height 30 cm. (1ft.)
Bloom Time ?
Flower campanulate
Flower Color cream
Fragrance ?
Leaves elliptic
Leaf persistence Evergreen
Minimum Hardiness -15 C (5 F)
Additional
Hardiness Info
H5
Title
R. proteoides
Photo By
Thatrhodylady
Date Taken
April 25, 2026
Location
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
License
CC BY 4.0
Attribution
Sizes
Description
R. proteoides leaves, flower, and truss
Title
proteoides
Photo By
Carl Adam Lehmann
Date Taken
Location
own garden Klampenborg, Denmark
License
Copyright, Carl Adam Lehmann.
Sizes
Description
Ascreavie form