Pukeiti

Family: Ericaceae (Heath)

Synonym: Rhododendron dilatatum

Distribution: Japan

IUCN Red list: Least concern

Life form: Shrub - deciduous

Comments: Habit: Bushy upright deciduous shrub to 2m.
Foliage: Small ovate to lanceolate leaves which appear well after the flowers. Leaves softly hairy at first. Autumn leaf colour purple.
Flowers: Very early purple to lavender or white flowers in umbels of 1-2. Flowers August-September.
Cultivation information: Does well in well drained open position with plenty of sun.