Rhododendron rarum

Rhododendron rarum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Ericaceae
Genus:	Rhododendron
Species:	R. rarum
Binomial name
Rhododendron rarum Schltr.

Rhododendron rarum is a rhododendron species native to the Central and Bismarck Ranges of Papua New Guinea.

Description

It is a compact prostrate shrub with tubular, red flowers and narrowly elliptic leaves.

Habitat

This species does not tolerate frosts (RHS Hardiness rating H2), ^[1] so must be grown under cover in temperate climates. Its small size and prostrate habit make it an ideal subject for a hanging basket or similar. ^[2]

References

1. "Hardiness Ratings" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
2. "Rhododendron rarum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.

• Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 55: 150 1918.
• Vireya.net