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R. hellwigii

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Subgenus Rhododendron
Section Vireya
Subsection Euvireya
In cultivation since 1964
First Described 1892 (Warb.)
Origin Papua New Guinea
Habitat epiphytic+terrestrial
10 Year Height ?
Mature Wild Height 500 cm. (17ft.)
Bloom Time midseason
Flower broadly funnel-shaped
Predominant Colour red
Leaves ovate-elliptic
Winter Foliage evergreen
Hardiness H0
Photo By:
A. J. Laros
Date:
28 October, 2012
Location:
Glasnevin Botanical Garden, Ireland
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