| Rhododendron rarum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Rhododendron |
| Species: | R. rarum |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhododendron rarum Schltr. | |
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), 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.
References
- "Hardiness Ratings" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- "Rhododendron rarum". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
- Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 55: 150 1918.
- Vireya.net
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