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R. barbatum

RSBG #65-304 (With permission of RSBG) [Spots on leaves are rain drops]

This plant was grown in Western Washington from  carefully hand-pollinated seed.  The seed for the parent plants was collected in the wild in Sikkim, high in the Himalayas.

Barbatum’s bright, red flowers form a tight ball truss.  The beautiful red, peeling bark on the gorgeously smooth trunk is lovely against the darkish green leaves.  The medium-sized leaves have interesting little hairs.

In NW Washington you may see the scarlet blooms as early as Valentine’s Day.

This nice rounded shrub is hardy to 0 degrees F. and expected to grow to up to five feet in 10 years.

This relatively easy-to-grow early bloomer will look great in your woodland garden.

This rhododendron will like: Either shade or moderate sun - Small amounts of fertilizer on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day - Gentle Watering - Well drained and aerated soil

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