Rhododendron mekongense
Family - Ericaceae
Category - Shrub
Origin - China, Myanmar, Nepal, Tibet
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H4
Height - up to 1.2m
Width - up to 1.2m
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: A small, semi-Evergreen to Deciduous Shrub with blue-green, obovate to Elliptic leaves. Pale yellow, funnel-shaped flowers with deep yellow speckles towards the centre are produced in trusses from late spring into early summer.
Flower:
Pale yellow flowers with deep yellow speckles towards the centre are funnel-shaped and held in trusses. Flowers are produced in May and June.
Flower colour: Yellow
Flower shape: Funnel-shaped in trusses
Flowering time: May, June
Foliage:
Blue-green leaves are obovate to Elliptic in shape.
Foliage Senescence: Semi-evergreen to deciduous
Foliage Shape: Obovate to elliptic
Propagation:
Cuttings, grafting.
Cultivation:
Best in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. Rhododendron mekongense prefers an acidic soil that is moisture retentive, but well drained.