"Every plant has a story . . . ."

R. basilicum

RSF # DGY#405 (with permission of RSBG)

This wonderful "big leaf" plant was grown in Western Washington from carefully hand-pollinated seed.  The forebears of this plant live in Yunnan and N.E. Myanmar (Burma) where their leaves and indumentum are quite variable.  The name means "royal" and this is truly a regal plant which will enjoy growing into a lovely tree.

The parents of this basilicum bear creamy-white flowers in trusses of 20-25 blooms.  The new growth is a glorious silvery color.

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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