Rhododendron argipeplum syn. smithii 04098
- Product Code: 9842
- Availability: Looking for source material
Tree like species, reddish plum to deep purple peeling bark. Dark green leaves with a white turning to deep buff indumentum. Young foliage is deep bronzy-purple. Rich scarlet flowers in full trusses.March-April. Needs wind shelter.
Flower Colour : Rich scarlet
Flowering Time : March-April
Scented : No
Ultimate Height : 5.00 metres / 16 feet 4 inches
Parentage :
Hardiness :
-15 to -18°C (5°F to 0°F) Hardy in all but the coldest parts of UK but need some protection.<
Group : Large Species over 2m