The feature of this rhododendron described by the epithet barbatum is barely discernible in this image. Barbatum translates to “bearded”, and refers to the hairs present on the petioles (the leaf stalks) – if you look closely, you should be able to see a few long hairs on the stalk of the leaf in the lower right.
Rhododendron barbatum is native to the Himalayas; for the taxonomic description, see Rhododendron barbatum in the Flora of China.
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That is an astoundingly beautiful rhododendron. I remember reading a pean to a 'hairy' rhododendron by a deceased tibetian lama. Now, I have a picture to go with that poem.
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Rhododendron barbatum - Z7 - RHS Index of Garden Plants, Griffiths
Some specimens are barbless. If you plant one of these in USDA 7 it will freeze.
John, I'll add that to the growing to-do list. I don't mind providing a button.
so beautiful flower.. but i think it will be more batter if you describe about this flower. i love this flower . this flower is the NATIONAL FLOWER of my country "NEPAL"....
We viewed one of these in the Wicklow area of Ireland, at the Mount Usher Gardens. Spectacular.