Rhododendron rarilepidotum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-12'
W: 5'-12'

planting zones

10a-12

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Rhododendron rarilepidotum plant details

Rhododendron rarilepidotum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron rarilepidotum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 12 FT - wide, 5 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, fragrant, vireya, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron rarilepidotum

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

J [Terrestrial] Sumatra 1800-2500m, 5,900-8,200'. A well branched shrub growing to 4 meters in the wild but much smaller in cultivation. 8-12 bright red fragrant flowers in a nice truss. Dr. George Argent from the Edinburgh Botanic Garden in Scotland says