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R. souliei

RSBG #94-142 (With permission of RSBG)

This plant was grown on the Olympic Peninsula from seed from one of the great rhododendron growers of Scotland.

Its home is central and southwestern Sichuan, where it grows in forests of oak and spruce.

The blue-green new growth and wonderfully soft light pink saucer-shaped flowers of this species make it a real princess of a plant.   Leaves are roundish and slightly heart-shaped and average about 2 ½” in length. Souliei is pleasantly shaped and flowers freely even when young.  Well behaved, it won’t take over your garden. 

It’s rarely offered, as it must be grown from seed – cuttings just won’t work.  Enjoy!

This rhododendron will like:  More shade than sun - Small amounts of fertilizer on Valentine and Mother’s Day - Gentle, light watering - Well aerated soil, good drainage

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