Rhododendron floribundum
Botanical Information
Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Rhododendron |
Species | floribundum |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous), Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to northwestern Guizhou, southwestern Sichuan, and northeastern Yunnan in China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a - 10b |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H2 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | 5 |
Temperature (°F) | - 15 |
Height | 2 - 10 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A shrub or small tree that grows to 2–10 m in height, with leathery leaves. Flowers are magenta-rose with crimson flecks and a blotch at the base. |
Shape | Erect shrub or small tree. |
Landscape | Suitable for woodland sheltered sites in large gardens or parks. They can also be grown in large containers. |
Propagation | By softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in late autumn. |
Cultivation | Grow in high organic, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun to partial-shade. Mulch well to conserve moisture. |
Pests | Suffers from vine weevils, white fly, scale insects, caterpillars, aphids and honey fungus. |
Notable Specimens | National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Woodlands; 1400–2700 m. in northwestern Guizhou, southwestern Sichuan, and northeastern Yunnan in China. |
Bark/Stem Description | Dark brown-grey, mild fissures can be found on older growth. |
Leaf Description | Elliptic to oblanceolate, up to 15 cm long, white to greyish indumentum. |
Flower Description | Widely campanulate, pink to purplish lavender, crimson spots with a basal blotch. |
Texture Description | Medium-coarse. |