Pukeiti
Pukeiti
Pukeiti
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Taxon
Rhododendron wardii
Family:
Ericaceae (Heath)
Distribution:
China
IUCN Red list:
Least concern
Life form:
Shrub - evergreen
Comments:
Habit: A compact to open shrub or small tree.
Foliage: Distinctive orbicular to ovate, sometimes oblong-elliptic or oblong, leaves that are 3-12cm long by 2-6 cm broad. Both surfaces are smooth withthe new growth a bluish-green colour.
Flowers: Trusses of 5-12 widely campanulate flowers which come in various shades of yellow or white.
Obtained from Gwen Grant, Timaru, ex Mollie Coker raising from seed, No 10 seedling
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• Accession: T3/2019-0253 (3) • Provenance: Garden - wild origin
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