R. catacosmum

Species

Subgenus Hymenanthes
Section Pontica
Subsection Neriiflora
Introduced 1921
First Described 1927 ( Balf.f. )
Origin S.E. Tibet, N.W. Yunnan border, 3700-4400 meter
Epiphytic/Terrestrial terrestrial
Mature Wild Height 250 cm. (8ft.)
Bloom Time early
Flower tubular-campanulate
Flower Color red
Leaves obovate
Winter Foliage evergreen
Hardiness H4
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Garth Wedemire
Date
15 April, 2006
Location
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way, Washington, USA
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Jens Birck
Date
12 April, 2002
Location
Kastrup, Denmark
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