R. hirtipes
Species
| Subgenus | Hymenanthes | 
| Section | Pontica | 
| Subsection | Selensia | 
| In cultivation since | 1924 | 
| First Described | 1930 (Tagg) | 
| Origin | S.E Tibet, 3000 4700 meter | 
| Habitat | terrestrial | 
| 10 Year Height | ? | 
| Mature Wild Height | 700 cm. (23ft.) | 
| Bloom Time | very early | 
| Flower | campanulate | 
| Predominant Colour | pink | 
| Leaves | broadly ovate | 
| Winter Foliage | evergreen | 
| Hardiness | H4 | 
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