R. hellwigii

Species

Subgenus Rhododendron
Section Vireya
Subsection Euvireya
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
Leaves ovate-elliptic
Winter Foliage evergreen
Minimum Hardiness ?
Additional
Hardiness Info
H0
Title
hellwigii
Photo By
A. J. Laros
Date Taken
October 28, 2012
Location
Glasnevin Botanical Garden, Ireland
License
Copyright, A. J. Laros.
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