Appearance
This deciduous shrub may grow up to 5 meters in height. The large flowers are pink and begin to bloom in April. This species was first collected in 1878 by G. R. Vasey, son of botanist George Vasey and named in honor of both father and son.
Distribution
In the wild, this species grows in acidic moist and wet substrates near bogs and streams. It may occur alongside other types of ''Rhododendron'', such as ''Rhododendron maximum''. The understory is made up of many ericaceous species such as ''Vaccinium'' spp. and ''Leucothoe editorum''. The plant can often be found in areas of the forest that have been recently cleared by logging operations.Status
Threats to this plant in the wild include destruction of habitat as land is converted to residential use, and poaching.References:
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