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Rhododendron camtschaticum | Kamchatka Rhododendron

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DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron camtschaticum, commonly called Kamchatka rhododendron, is a low, ground-hugging shrub with hairy shoots and small, mid-green leaves. In late spring into early summer, it produces single flowers or pairs held just above the foliage. The blossoms are saucer-shaped and usually rosy-lavender to pink, sometimes deeper red, and occasionally white, with spotting on the upper lobes and an open form that shows off the stamens.

Native to cold regions from the Russian Far East and northern Japan to Alaska, it was described in the 1700s and has long been grown in alpine gardens. Its compact habit and extended bloom season fit rock gardens, troughs, and cool-climate woodland edges.

DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron camtschaticum, commonly called Kamchatka rhododendron, is a low, ground-hugging shrub with hairy shoots and small, mid-green leaves. In late spring into early summer, it produces single flowers or pairs held just above the foliage. The blossoms are saucer-shaped and usually rosy-lavender to pink, sometimes deeper red, and occasionally white, with spotting on the upper lobes and an open form that shows off the stamens.

Native to cold regions from the Russian Far East and northern Japan to Alaska, it was described in the 1700s and has long been grown in alpine gardens. Its compact habit and extended bloom season fit rock gardens, troughs, and cool-climate woodland edges.

 

  • Family: Ericaceae
    Height: 1 to 2 ft
    Width: 1 to 2 ft
    Foliage color: Mid to bright green leaves, deciduous to semi-deciduous
    Flower color: Reddish-purple to lavender or rose-purple (occasionally light pink)
    Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
    Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low — prune lightly after bloom
    Growing zone: USDA zones 1 to 6
    Wildlife attractors: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators

    This plant can be seen at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.

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