Rhododendron floribundum

Botanical Information

FamilyEricaceae
GenusRhododendron
Speciesfloribundum
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (evergreen)
OriginNative to northwestern Guizhou, southwestern Sichuan, and northeastern Yunnan in China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7a - 10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)5
Temperature (°F)- 15
Height2 - 10 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA 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.
ShapeErect shrub or small tree.
LandscapeSuitable for woodland sheltered sites in large gardens or parks. They can also be grown in large containers.
PropagationBy softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in late autumn.
CultivationGrow in high organic, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun to partial-shade. Mulch well to conserve moisture.
PestsSuffers from vine weevils, white fly, scale insects, caterpillars, aphids and honey fungus.
Notable SpecimensNational Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatWoodlands; 1400–2700 m. in northwestern Guizhou, southwestern Sichuan, and northeastern Yunnan in China.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDark brown-grey, mild fissures can be found on older growth.
Leaf DescriptionElliptic to oblanceolate, up to 15 cm long, white to greyish indumentum.
Flower DescriptionWidely campanulate, pink to purplish lavender, crimson spots with a basal blotch.
Texture DescriptionMedium-coarse.

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