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R. hookeri

Bob's shot from one of his plants

The forebearers of this plant come from Arunachal Pradesh at elevations of 10,000 to 12,000 feet.  It grows on shelterd slopes among true fir and rhododendron forests.  The name is somewhat misleading in that there are no real hooks.  On the underside of the leaf there are isolated tufts of hairs that are easily seen and remind one of hooks when you draw a finger across them.

The new growth resemble red candles.  The dark red forms are very showy and have nectar pouches in the throat.

R. hookeri is hardy in the northwest.

This rhododendron will like:  Partial Shade - Small amounts of fertilizer on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day - Gentle Watering - Well aerated soil

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