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R. praestans

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Synonyms
R. coryphaeum (Balf.f., Forrest)
R. semnum (Balf.f., Forrest)
Subgenus Hymenanthes
Section Pontica
Subsection Grandia
In cultivation since 1914
First Described 1916 (Balf.f.,W.W.Sm.)
Origin N.W. Yunnan, S.E. Tibet 2700-4300 meter
Habitat terrestrial
10 Year Height ?
Mature Wild Height 700 cm. (23ft.)
Bloom Time very early
Flower obliquely campanulate
Predominant Colour pink
Leaves oblanceolate to obovate
Winter Foliage evergreen
Hardiness H4
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Photo By:
Rinus Manders
Date:
29 October, 2014
Location:
Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Wales, U.K.
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Photo By:
Herman Van Ree
Date:
20 October, 2009
Location:
Nunspeet, Netherlands
Photo By:
Peter Norris
Date:
12 May, 2012
Location:
Private garden on Martha’s Vineyard, MA USA [z 6-7]
Description:
large [5cm.] vegetative bud
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Photo By:
Rinus Manders
Date:
29 October, 2014
Location:
Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Wales, U.K.
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Photo By:
Rinus Manders
Date:
29 October, 2014
Location:
Bodnant Garden, Conwy, Wales, U.K.
Hi-Resolution Version:
Hi-res photo