Rhododendron calostrotum explained

Rhododendron calostrotum is a species of flowering plant in the genus Rhododendron native to Tibet, south-central China, and Myanmar.[1] Its putative subspecies Rhododendron calostrotum subsp. keleticum, called the beautiful-covering rhododendron, and its cultivar 'Gigha' have both gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2] [3]

Supbspecies

The following subspecies are currently accepted:[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rhododendron calostrotum Balf.f. & Kingdon-Ward . . 2017 . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 4 November 2020 .
  2. Web site: Rhododendron calostrotum subsp. Keleticum beautiful-covering rhododendron . The Royal Horticultural Society . 4 November 2020 .
  3. Web site: Rhododendron calostrotum 'Gigha' rhododendron 'Gigha' . The Royal Horticultural Society . 4 November 2020 .

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