Narrow leaflets with sheen provide vibrant backing for large, dark pink flower buds
Early to mid-spring blooming extends garden color before foliage emerges
Shiny black seeds in starfish-shaped pods add visual interest
Fragrant flowers attract pollinators to enhance garden biodiversity
Adaptable to partial shade or morning sun for versatile garden placement
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Steve Hootman, Curator and Director of the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, often pats himself on the back for collecting this exceptional species in China and each spring as our plants flower, we murmur attaboys and give him virtual high fives while virtually raising our glass in salute. Loves some shade, great foliage and spring p
