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Rhododendron lowndesii

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and stoloniferous, rarely above 15cm high. Leaves elliptic to oblanceolate, 1.5-2.5cm long, hairy. Flowers widely bell-shaped, up to 2.5cm wide, yellow, often with red markings. Nepal, on banks and grassy slopes, shady ledges and rock crevices. Not fully hardy outdoors and best in the alpine house. [Pl.420].