R. arboreum ssp. cinnamomeum web special

R. arboreum ssp. cinnamomeum web specialProbably the most notable characteristic of this rhododendron species is the bright orange felty indumentum on the undersides of the leaves. The craggy bark is noteworthy as well. The white flowers are held in tight trusses, and cover the plant in early spring. Plant on a mound or hill so you can see the undersides of the leaves. Rare Variety This variety is difficult to find anywhere due to these reasons Hard to propagate many cultivars do not root

In late summer and autumn

Useful in offering a contrast to dark green or other colors of foliage in your garden

This cultivar must be staked to get it going

grow in more shade

a suede-like felting covers the undersides of each leaf

fern-like foliage on horizontal arching branches

Dark green foliage that is slightly bronze in winter gives way to rose-purple flowers in profusion in the dark of winter

Another plus: it is cold hardy and heat tolerant

interesting dwarf Hinoki cypress

this plant will begin to show color by early December

- This must have been the exclamation by Harold Greer

Each flower has a white edge