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Rhododendron rarum

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

Rhododendron rarum is a rhododendron species native to the Central and Bismarck Ranges of Papua New Guinea. It is a compact prostrate shrub with tubular, red flowers and narrowly elliptic leaves.

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

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  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.