Description
A beautiful fragrant white flowering rhododendron from Mount Omei in China’s Szechuan province. In May-June, the air is filled with the scent of wintergreen from its abundant large 12cm flowers that are held in trusses of 5-10. Distinct wavy edged leaves (20cm x 10cm) with prominent veining. Very rare and considered “Critically Endangered”. True mature size is still unknown.
- Seed Count: 25-30
- Collection Date: Dec 2020
- Hardiness Zone: 7b-10
- Height and Width: 4m x 4m (mature size still unknown)
- Habitat: dappled shade; well draining humus rich acidic soils
- Family: Ericaceae
How to germinate Rhododendron hemlseyanum 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
