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Rhododendron concinuum | Concinuum Rhododendron

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DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron concinnum is an evergreen shrub with narrow elliptic leaves, dark green above and grey-green beneath from a fine scaly coating. In mid to late spring it produces loose terminal clusters of widely funnel-shaped flowers in purple to purplish-red shades, often with darker spotting in the throat. Flowers may be lightly fragrant and sit above the foliage.

Native to high-elevation forests of China, it reached Western gardens through 19th- and early 20th-century plant collecting. With time it becomes well branched and may develop a small-tree outline, fitting woodland borders and mixed plantings where spring bloom and textured leaves are appreciated.

DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron concinnum is an evergreen shrub with narrow elliptic leaves, dark green above and grey-green beneath from a fine scaly coating. In mid to late spring it produces loose terminal clusters of widely funnel-shaped flowers in purple to purplish-red shades, often with darker spotting in the throat. Flowers may be lightly fragrant and sit above the foliage.

Native to high-elevation forests of China, it reached Western gardens through 19th- and early 20th-century plant collecting. With time it becomes well branched and may develop a small-tree outline, fitting woodland borders and mixed plantings where spring bloom and textured leaves are appreciated.

 

  • Family: Ericaceae
    Height: 6 to 10 ft
    Width: 6 to 12 ft
    Foliage color: Evergreen dark green leathery leaves with a scaly texture on the surface
    Flower color: Purple to reddish-purple, widely funnel-shaped flowers often with subtle spotting
    Bloom time: Mid to late spring
    Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low to moderate — requires minimal pruning beyond removing spent blooms and shaping
    Growing zone: USDA zones 7a to 9b
    Wildlife attractors: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators; evergreen foliage provides shelter for birds

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

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