Rhododendrons

stenopetalum 'Linearifolium'

Rhododendron stenopetalum 'Linearifolium'
Tsutsusi subsection
Epithet: linear leaves.
Syn: R. macrosepalum 'Linearifolium'
H3
Flowers: almost strap-like, and appear in terminal clusters of about three, pink, fragrant.
April-May.
Leaves: long twisted linear, 50-75 x 3-9mm.
Distribution: Japan.
Shrub 0.5 x 0.5m after 10 years, ultimately double this.

Location: Dorset
Photo: Russell Beeson