Rhododendron valentinianum var. oblongilobatum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Rhododendron valentinianum var. oblongilobatum plant details

Rhododendron valentinianum var. oblongilobatum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron valentinianum var. oblongilobatum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron valentinianum var. oblongilobatum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The first introduction into cultivation of the real var. oblongilobatum . These are grown from seed collected in the wild from the type location for this variety in central Yunnan. A bit different from the “var. oblongilobatum ” that has been described as coming from N Vietnam (see above) but the resemblance is obvious. The latest to be introduced of an interesting group of five “species” based around the “classic” valentinianum which was collected by George Forrest on the Salween, far to the west of the location for this taxon. The others include the N Vietnamese taxon described above; valentinioides from southeastern Yunnan; and changii from further north and west near Chongqing. Beautiful, rounded and glossy leaves with hairy margins on dwarf plants.