R. genestierianum

Species

Botanical Synonyms	R. mirabile (Kingdon-Ward)
Subgenus	Rhododendron
Section	Rhododendron
Subsection	Genestieriana
In cultivation since	1919
First Described	1920 (Forrest)
Origin	S.E. Tibet, Upper Burma, Yunnan 2400-3400 meter
Habitat	terrestrial
10 Year Height	?
Mature Wild Height	400 cm. (13ft.)
Bloom Time	early midseason
Flower	tubular-campanulate
Predominant Colour	purple
Leaves	elliptic to oblanceolate
Winter Foliage	evergreen
Hardiness	H3

	Photo By: Hank Helm Date: 30 March, 2008 Location: Chimacum Woods Garden, Washington, USA Hi-Resolution Version: Hi-res photo
	Photo By: Hank Helm Date: 22 April, 2006 Location: Chimacum Woods Garden, Washington, USA Hi-Resolution Version: Hi-res photo
	Photo By: Garth Wedemire Date: 25 March, 2006 Location: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way, Washington, USA Hi-Resolution Version: Hi-res photo