Therorhodion camtschaticum (Kamchatka Rhododendron)
Botanical Information
Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Therorhodion |
Species | camtschaticum |
Synonyms | Rhododendron camtschaticum |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Alaska, Japan and Russia. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 7 cm |
Spread | 50 cm |
Description and Growing Information
Cultivation | Acidic, humus-rich, well drained soil in full sun. |
Habitat | Alpine and arctic tundra and meadows at an altitude of 0-1,500 m. |
Leaf Description | Elliptic to obovate with bristly margins, 1-5.4 x 0.7-2.4 cm. Leaves cluster toward the shoots dotal portions. |
Flower Description | Beautiful cup-shaped purplish-pink flowers. |