Therorhodion camtschaticum (Kamchatka Rhododendron)


Botanical Information

FamilyEricaceae
GenusTherorhodion
Speciescamtschaticum
SynonymsRhododendron camtschaticum
CategoryPerennials
OriginAlaska, Japan and Russia.

Description and Growing Information

CultivationAcidic, humus-rich, well drained soil in full sun.
HabitatAlpine and arctic tundra and meadows at an altitude of 0-1,500 m.
Leaf DescriptionElliptic to obovate with bristly margins, 1-5.4 x 0.7-2.4 cm. Leaves cluster toward the shoots dotal portions.
Flower DescriptionBeautiful cup-shaped purplish-pink flowers.

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