Introduction to Rhododendron scopulorum and Its Planting and Care Methods
Family and genus: Ericaceae, Rhododendron. Morphological characteristics: evergreen shrub. Height l-4m. Leaves obovate to oblanceolate, with small scales on the underside. 3 flowers terminal, corolla white with pink, about 4.5cm long. Flowering period April-May. Prefers warm and humid conditions, likes light, slightly tolerant of poor soil. A plant endemic to Tibet. Produced in the Yarlung Zangbo River gorge, growing only in scrub at the forest edge on mountain slopes at an altitude of about 2000m.
Family and genus: Ericaceae, Rhododendron
Morphological characteristics: evergreen shrub. Height l-4m. Leaves obovate to oblanceolate, with small scales on the underside. 3 flowers terminal, corolla white with pink, about 4.5cm long. Flowering period April-May.
Prefers warm and humid conditions, likes light, slightly tolerant of poor soil. A plant endemic to Tibet. Produced in the Yarlung Zangbo River gorge, growing only in scrub at the forest edge on mountain slopes at an altitude of about 2000m.