R. strigillosum var. strigillosum CBG
Rhododendron Species
| Subgenus | Hymenanthes |
| Section | Pontica |
| Subsection | Maculifera |
| Epiphytic/Terrestrial | terrestrial |
| Bloom Time | early |
| Flower | ball-shaped truss |
| Flower Color | red |
| Fragrance | ? |
| Leaves | elliptic |
| Leaf persistence | Evergreen |
| Type | Elepidote |
| Plant Hardiness | -25 C (-13 F) |
| Flower Bud Hardiness |
-20 C (-4 F) |
| Additional Hardiness Info |
Survived -25 at the Copenhagen Botanic Gardens in 1970s or 1980s when all other stris lost buds and bhad burnt leaves. |
| Extra Information | Used by Jens Birck extensively. |