Rhododendron genestierianum

***Rhododendron* *genestierianum***

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Family: Ericaceae (Heath)

Distribution: China (Xizang (Tibet), Yunnan); Myanmar (north east)

IUCN Red list: Near threatened

Life form: Shrub - evergreen

Comments: Habit: a slender, erect shrub to 3m.
Foliage: pale green leaves, white underneath.
Flowers: plum coloured with a hint of blue, these flowers have a unique fragrance.
Bark: attractive reddish-brown peeling bark.
Culitivation notes: prefers a warm north-facing site to do well.

1: Ayckbourn A7 (T3/A7) • Accession: T3/2012-0123/C • Provenance: Garden
2: Ayckbourn A7 (T3/A7) • Accession: T3/2012-0123/A • Provenance: Garden
3: Brick bed L29 (T3/L29) • Accession: T3/2011-1010/A
4: Larcom W9 (T3/W9) • Accession: T3/2000-1025 (2)‎
5: Marshall K1 (T3/K1) • Accession: T3/1985-1176 (2)‎
6: Marshall K1 (T3/K1) • Accession: T3/2012-0123 • Provenance: Garden
7: • Accession: T3/2019-0265 (2)‎ • Provenance: Garden

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***Rhododendron* *genestierianum***

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