Rhododendron campylocarpum ssp. caloxanthum | Discolor Rhododendron

DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron campylocarpum subsp. caloxanthum is an evergreen rhododendron with rounded, glossy green leaves, forming a compact, free-flowering shrub. In spring, deep orange to orange-scarlet buds open into clusters of bell-shaped flowers in pale primrose to brighter yellow. Trusses are usually loose, carrying several blooms, and some flowers show a subtle reddish basal blotch that adds depth near the throat.

This subspecies is native to the eastern Himalaya region, extending through parts of Tibet and western Yunnan into northeastern Myanmar. It is sometimes listed under the synonym Rhododendron caloxanthum. Grown for its spring flower clusters and tidy evergreen structure, it suits woodland settings and sheltered garden plantings where the yellow bells can be enjoyed up close.