Rhododendron saluenense ssp saluenense

Small species rhododendron

  • Flowering Time : April, May
  • Height in 10 years : 50 cms / 19 inches

Description

More upright ssp. Forms a small mound of many ascending stems Small rounded leaves, hairy along margins, become purple in winter. Open flat flowers of rose purple to deep crimson or royal purple, spotted.

Flower Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Rhododendrons will start flowering around this time, depending on the season, for a week or so.

Hardiness

  • UK Zone : 3
  • RHS Zone : H (Fully Hardy)
  • EGF Zone : H3
  • US Zone : 7B
  • Min Temp : -15°C (5°F)

Hardy in a sheltered site in most UK, Coastal France and northern Italy and Pacific Northwest gardens, but may be damaged in severest winters. Often early into flower and growth.