Rhododendron huianum EGM 316
Item: SHUI E
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Flowering Month:
April-May
April-May

Flower Colour:
Mid Pink
Mid Pink

Height After 10 Years:
125-150cm
125-150cm

Scent:
Not Scented
Not Scented

Interesting Foliage:
No
No

Hardiness:
To -15 °C
To -15 °C
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(H5) Introduced in 1995 collected in Leibo,Southern Sichuan, by Ted Millais. Small trusses of deep pink or lilac pink flowers with nectar pouches in April and May. The leaves are long and narrow and hang downwards. This plant can show chlorosis and is proving to be not the easiest of growers. A plant that needs a little extra TLC and one for the true Rhodo enthusiast! Height 120cm in 10 years.
- Recommended for interesting foliage.
- Plantsman range.
- Ideal position: needs careful site selection.
- Habit: upright.
- Group: Species Rhododendron.
- Subsection: Fortunea.
- Introduction date: pre 20°Cies distribution: S Sichuan.
- Approximate altitude: 1,000 to 2,700m.
- Ideal soil: pH 4.5 to 6.5.
- RHS Hardiness Rating: H5.
- How we usually propagate this plant: Seed.