R. campylogynum 'Myrtilloides Group'

A very dwarf rhododendron species native to Yunnan, Southeast Tibet, North India, & Upper Myanmar.  Only hardy for zones 8-9.  The leaves are  1/4" long, and the flowers are small mauve-pink or purple thimbles held on thin stalks above the foliage.  A great plant for the rockery or other well drained part of the garden.  Old plants are still only 4"-6" tall and will spread to 18" wide in time.  Excellent choice for Bonsai VERY RARE!

Rare Variety – This variety is difficult to find anywhere due to these reasons

·        Hard to propagate – many cultivars do not root easily from cuttings, but at a reduced rate thus making the plant rare.

·        Hard to find – these cultivars are hard to find in the first place, probably because they are hard to root from cuttings