Rhododendron brachypodum seed

$5.50

A beyond rare rhododendron from a tiny open forested region in Chongqing, China. Habitat destruction by way of expanding agriculture is the culprit. Conservation measures are being used, but its a long recovery with only 500 mature individuals left in the wild.  Yes, its critically endangered with a real risk of becoming extinct in the wild. Don’t let this happen by making your garden a genetic reserve for this treasure. Introduced into the west by the late Peter Wharton.

10 in stock

Description

A stunning rhododendron. Mid pink open faced flowers with dark pink speckles are borne in abundance. I cannot find a picture of this in my files. To satisfy your curiosity, plunk in the search window and prepared to fall in love. https://www.facebook.com/groups/RhCamMagGrp

  • Seed Count: 25-30
  • Collection Date: November 2025
  • Hardiness Zone: 6-9
  • Height and Width: 2m x 2m?
  • Habitat: semi sun to dappled shade of an open forest; well draining humus rich acidic moist soils.
  • Family: Ericaceae

How to germinate Rhododendron brachypodum seeds

Rub peat moss through a 4mm screen to create fine lump free milled peat moss. Add 20/30 filter sand (10% content max) and greensand at 1 tbsp/gallon of medium). Moisten, blend well and fill pots/flats/WHT, tamp firm. Sprinkle seeds thinly on medium surface. Mist well. Give gentle warmth (20-25C). Lightly mist daily. Provide strong indirect light. Clear plastic cover helps maintain humidity and enhance germination /seedling survival by not letting medium desiccate. Seeds should germinate in 10 days. Never let seedlings nor medium dry out nor over water.  Prick out when large enough to handle into individual pots and grow on. Shallow rooted. Be warned seedlings have very fine hair like roots and can damage easily. Have pots ready to receive when transplanting to avoid roots from drying out.

Additional information

Weight 2 g