Rhododendron degronianum subsp. yakushimanum


Botanical Information

FamilyEricaceae
GenusRhododendron
Speciesdegronianum
Subspeciesyakushimanum
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginJapan.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-20
Temperature (°F)-10
Height0.6 m
Spread0.8 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA low-growing flowering evergreen shrub.
ShapeCompact rounded.
LandscapeUse in borders, low hedges or as a container plant.
CultivationPlant in moist, well-drained loam or soil of any acidity under partial shade.
Notable SpecimensUniversity of British Columbia Botanical Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionNarrow to broadly elliptic, slightly glossy lanceolate leaves with defined venation.
Flower DescriptionInflorescences of 5 - 10 funnel-campanulate 5-lobed flowers.
Colour DescriptionMagenta-dipped flowers that fade to white inside. Flowers emerge magenta, but the white gradually takes over as they mature. Deep green foliage with yellow-green venation.

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