R. forrestii Repens Group

Species

Subgenus Hymenanthes
Section Pontica
Subsection Neriiflora
Introduced 1914
First Described 1912 ( Diels, Balf.f. )
Origin N,E. Yunnan and adjecent S.E. Tibet, N.E. Upper Burma and E. Arunachal Pradesh
Epiphytic/Terrestrial terrestrial
Mature Wild Height 30 cm. (1ft.)
Bloom Time early midseason
Flower tubular-campanulate
Flower Color red
Fragrance ?
Leaves obovate
Leaf persistence Evergreen
Minimum Hardiness -10 C (14 F)
Additional
Hardiness Info
H4
Title
forrestii Repens Group
Photo By
Jens Birck
Date Taken
April 3, 2002
Location
Kastrup, Denmark
License
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Title
forrestii Repens Group
Photo By
Hank Helm
Date Taken
March 19, 2006
Location
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way, WA, USA
License
Copyright, Hank Helm.
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