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R. neriiflorum

RSBG #74-084 (With permission of RSF)

We saw the forebears of this plant in the wild in NW Yunnan at about 10,000 feet elevation about five years ago.  These plants are quite rare in our gardens.

This neat, low-growing shrub, grown here in Western Washington, may reach 3 feet in 10 years.  Its tubular, fleshy, bell-shaped carmine red flowers may range from 5 to 12 per truss.  Its leaves are about 4 inches.

This early mid-season bloomer is hardy to 5 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

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