This shrub has a solitary or multiple trunks with spreading branches that form a compact rounded crown. It has a dark green oblong pointed leaves and the pale-rose coloured nodding funnel-shaped flowers appear in clusters at the end of the branches during spring.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9 

Rhododendron balfourianum is naturally found in south-western China (Yannan) growing in protected shaded coniferous forests and thickets in rocky-gravelly well drained, organic rich soils that are tending acidic with a pH 4.5-6.

It prefers a semi-shaded to dappled light, wind protected position and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

This Rhododendron is grown for its flowers and attractive foliage.  It is planted in parks and gardens along borders for screening or as a specimen and is used as an understory in woodland settings. It is suitable for low-mountain regions or protected coastal positions establishing in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. ID 3037

Rhododendron (ro-do-DEN-dron) balfourianum (BAL-for-ee-AH-num)

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Bilberries, Blueberries,Cranberies, Heathers, Heaths, Rhododendrons, Wintergreens