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Rhododendron kesangiae | Kesang Rhododendron

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DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron kesangiae is an evergreen shrub to small tree valued for its bold, leathery leaves with a pale buff to silvery felt on the undersides. In spring, typically April to May, it produces large, rounded trusses of bell- to funnel-shaped flowers in clear rose-pink tones that can soften as the blooms mature.

Native to high-elevation fir and hemlock forests of Bhutan, this species was named in honor of Bhutan’s Royal Grandmother, Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck. The combination of oversized foliage, felted leaf undersides, and generous spring trusses makes it a memorable plant for sheltered woodland gardens and cool, humid landscapes where its scale and texture can be appreciated.

DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron kesangiae is an evergreen shrub to small tree valued for its bold, leathery leaves with a pale buff to silvery felt on the undersides. In spring, typically April to May, it produces large, rounded trusses of bell- to funnel-shaped flowers in clear rose-pink tones that can soften as the blooms mature.

Native to high-elevation fir and hemlock forests of Bhutan, this species was named in honor of Bhutan’s Royal Grandmother, Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck. The combination of oversized foliage, felted leaf undersides, and generous spring trusses makes it a memorable plant for sheltered woodland gardens and cool, humid landscapes where its scale and texture can be appreciated.

 

  • Family: Ericaceae
    Height: 6 to 12 ft
    Width: 6 to 12 ft
    Foliage color: Evergreen dark green leaves, large and leathery, often with a slightly paler underside
    Flower color: Creamy white to pale pink flowers, often flushed pink in bud
    Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
    Light requirements: Part shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low to moderate — requires minimal pruning beyond removing spent blooms and shaping
    Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 9
    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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