Rhododendron yaoshanense
R. yaoshanense (Taliensia), described in 2008 as a relative to the elusive R. pronum, to which it share some similarities like completely creeping habit and persistent leaf-bud scale. I feel this very distinct species may well be related to R. wasonii. Growing on very steep cliffs in a very narrow altitude band. Judging from photographs, it appears to be quite free flowering and it is much less of a high alpine species then R. pronum. Quite unique new to cultivation.
Jens Nielsen
● R. yaoshanense RHS#9117 frø. Foto: Hans Eiberg
Flora of China
RBGE Herbarium; R. yaoshanense (no data)
New species of China eller direkte R. yaoshanense