"Every plant has a story. . . ."

R. adenogynum

Photo by Hank Helm

Here is a modest gem that might reach four feet in ten years.  It has distinctive leathery leaves that have a spongy indumentum that is yellow to olive brown in color.  The flowers are soft pink to white.  The plant tends to bloom at a young age and makes a compact specimen that looks good year around.

R. adenogynum is native to SE Tibet, Yunnan and Sichuan and is a member of Subsection Taliensia, a branch of the rhododendron family noted for its outstanding plant habits -- mostly compact, with spongy indumentum.

This rhododendron will like well-aerated soil with good drainage, filtered sun and gentle watering, very small amounts of fertilizer on Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, gentle watering.  It's hardy for western Washington.

Send mail to webmaster@ChimacumWoods.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 08/16/10  Copyright by Chimacum Woods, September 2005  All rights reserved.  

     hh Associates     Web design