R. argipeplum

Species

Botanical
Synonyms
R. macrosmithii (Davidian)
R. smithii (Hook. f.)
Subgenus Hymenanthes
Section Pontica
Subsection Barbata
Introduced 1859
First Described 1916 ( Balf.f., Cooper )
Origin Sikkim to Bhutan 2400-3700 meter
Habitat terrestrial
Mature Wild Height 500 cm. (17ft.)
Bloom Time very early
Flower ?
Predominant Colour red
Leaves ?
Winter Foliage evergreen
Hardiness H3
Photo By:
Hank Helm
Date:
Location:
Chimacum Woods Nursery, Washington, USA
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Photo By:
Gerdy Van der Lans
Date:
21 March, 2010
Location:
Pinetum Blijdenstein
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Photo By:
Gerdy Van der Lans
Date:
21 March, 2010
Location:
Pinetum Blijdenstein
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Photo By:
Susan Lightburn
Date:
03 May, 2013
Location:
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way, WA, USA
Description:
new growth
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Photo By:
Herman Van Ree
Date:
24 November, 2009
Location:
own garden Nunspeet, Netherlands
Photo By:
Herman Van Ree
Date:
09 April, 2010
Location:
own garden Nunspeet, Netherlands
Photo By:
Garth Wedemire
Date:
21 April, 2007
Location:
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way, Washington, USA
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Photo By:
Douglas Justice
Date:
01 April, 2008
Location:
UBC Botanical Gardens, Vancouver
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