About Rhododendron farrerae Sweet
Rhododendron farrerae, commonly called Mrs. Farrer's rhododendron, is a deciduous species of rhododendron. It is native to China, where it occurs from Hong Kong and Hunan to Fujian. This species produces violet flowers and grows to a height of 60 cm, which is 2 feet. It acts as the type species for subsection Brachycalyx. It grows in dense mountain forests, at elevations between 800 and 2100 meters.