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Rhododendron edgeworthii

Family - Ericaceae
Category - Shrub
Origin - Himalaya, Western China
Discovered By - Sir Joseph Hooker, plant hunter
Year of Introduction - 1851
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H3
Height - 1.2m to 1.8m, possibly more
Width - 1.2m or more

Description: A small to medium-sized Evergreen Shrub with a bushy, straggly habit. Leathery dark green leaves are ovate to Elliptic in shape with tAwny felt on the undersides and a corrugated texture. Bright pink buds open to creamy white (occasionally flushed with pink), funnel-shaped flowers. The Blooms are held in small trusses and are produced from mid to late spring. The flowers are highly scented and attractive to pollinating insects. Slow growing.

Flower:

Bright pink buds open to creamy white (occasionaly flushed pink), funnel-shaped flowers. The blooms are held in small trusses and are produced in April and May. The flowers have a wonderful fragrance.

Flower colour: White, pink

Flower shape: Funnel-shaped flowers in trusses

Flowering time: April, May

Foliage:

Leathery dark green leaves are ovate to Elliptic in shape and have a corrugated texture. The undersides of the leaves are covered in tAwny felt. The leaves are Alternately arranged on straggly stems.

Foliage Senescence: Evergreen

Foliage Shape: Ovate to elliptic

Propagation:

Cutting, layering.

Cultivation:

Best in a sheltered position in partial shade. Rhododendron edgeworthii prefers an acidic, moisture retentive soil that is well drained. Overwinter in a cool greenhouse.