R. hellwigii
Species
| Subgenus | Rhododendron |
| Section | Vireya |
| Subsection | Euvireya |
| Parentage Summary |
Rhododendra has 3 direct offspring recorded for R. hellwigii, including R. 'Hoku Ula', R. 'Susan Jane', and R. 'Kapo'. |
| Introduced | 1964 |
| First Described | 1892 ( Warb. ) |
| Origin | Papua New Guinea |
| Epiphytic/Terrestrial | epiphytic+terrestrial |
| Mature Wild Height | 500 cm. (16ft.) |
| Bloom Time | midseason |
| Flower | broadly funnel-shaped |
| Flower Color | red |
| Fragrance | ? |
| Leaves | ovate-elliptic |
| Leaf persistence | Evergreen |
| Minimum Hardiness | ? |
| Additional Hardiness Info |
H0 |