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. |