Rhododendron barbatum
Common name: barbatum rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae
Leaf: elliptic to obviate, up to 8" long, glabrous, heavily impressed veins on upper side petioles usually bristly
Flowers: tubular campanulate, crimson to vivid red, fleshy, ball-shaped truss holds 10-20 flowers.
Habit: upright shrub or small tree; Form: irregular, rounded
Height: 20-30', though slow growing;
Culture: Best planted in dappled shade/semi shade in a protected location. Best in soils leaning towards acidic, organic, and well-drained. Often considered too tender for the maritime Pacific Northwest. There are hardy forms that do fine in the PNW. Susceptible to powdery mildew.
Uses: underscore planting in a very large area.
Origin: Himalayas
Culture: Best planted in dappled shade/semi shade in a protected location. Best in soils leaning towards acidic, organic, and well-drained. Often considered too tender for the maritime Pacific Northwest. There are hardy forms that do fine in the PNW. Susceptible to powdery mildew.
Uses: underscore planting in a very large area.
Origin: Himalayas
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