Rhododendron pingianum Fang

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Genus

Rhododendron
Subsect. Argyrophylla

Other taxa in genus

Glossary

ovary: Lowest part of the carpel containing the ovules; later developing into the fruit.

References

Royal Horticultural Society (1997). The Rhododendron Handbook 1998

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Rhododendron pingianum raised from Rushforth 184 from Emei Shan (Ray Wood, Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, UK. April 2022). Image John Grimshaw.

Shrub or small tree, 4–8 m. Leaves 8–13.5 × 3–4.2 cm, lanceolate to oblanceolate, apex acute, upper surface reticulate, lower surface with a white compacted indumentum embedded in a surface film. Pedicels 30–40 mm. Flowers 8–20, in a loose to dense truss, pinkish to pale purple, funnel-campanulate, nectar pouches lacking, 28–35 mm; ovary rufous (or white?)-tomentose, eglandular, style glabrous. Flowering May-June. Royal Horticultural Society (1997).

Distribution China W Sichuan

Habitat 2,000–2,750 m

RHS Hardiness Rating H6

Conservation status Near threatened (NT)

Closely allied to R. argyrophyllum but it may generally be distinguished by the rufous-tomentose ovary and the longer pedicels. Royal Horticultural Society (1997).

Late winter foliage on Rhododendron pingianum from SICH 1241, the compacted white indumentum on the leaf undersurfaces remaining strikingly white (Howick Hall, Northumberland, UK; 2 February 2024). Image Julian Sutton.

Rhododendron pingianum from SICH 1241, an attractive foliage plant in late winter at Howick Hall, Northumberland, UK (2 February 2024). Image Julian Sutton.

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