The alpen rose
Rhododendron ferrugineum
It is difficult to imagine that there are more than five hundred species of the genus Rhododendron in the world. Most of these come from Asia; they are deciduous or evergreen plants and range from small shrubs to big trees. Generally, rhododendrons are known as ornamental plants, and they are found in many gardens all over Europe. In fact, apart from the many species, there are also several hundred varieties that were raised for horticultural purposes.
The alpine species in Europe, such as the Alpen rose (Rhododendron ferrugineum), are shrubs.
The alpine species in Europe, such as the Alpen rose (Rhododendron ferrugineum), are shrubs.