Shrubs or small trees to 45 ft. Flowers (February-March) scarlet with a few purple flecks. Grows with R. Grande and falconeri ssp. eximium. Found in mossy rain forests from 8,500 to 9,200 ft. Native to NE India.
1977/636 C&H#418:COX:BERG (+10). Scarlet flowers.
1980/170 RBG:LB (+10). Form with light red flowers.