Rhododendron augustinii

This beautiful, blue-flowered rhododendron has been repeatedly planted at Harewood since the 1930s and is a joy to see in spring, especially when the blooms stand out in contrast with other rhododendrons flowering in white, yellow or pink.

The individual flowers are star-shaped and have long stamens resembling ‘cat’s whiskers’, which protrude beyond the petals.

It was discovered in China by Augustine Henry in 1886 whilst exploring in Hupeh when he was working as a Medical Officer at the Chinese Customs.

This species belongs to a specific section of rhododendrons called Lepidotes, because they have tiny scales on their leaves and flowers (lepidote = covered in small scales).

Found here

Map showing arial view of walks available on Harewood Gardens and Grounds. One path plots the route from the car park, across the North Front path to All Saints' Church and Woodland Wonderland then through the East Garden. This is where the second walk begins, across the Terrace, down past the Archery Border and around Sunsides leading out past the Courtyard. The third walk begins at the Car Park, past the Adventure Playground and Courtyard, down the Lakeside Woodland Garden path, around the Himalayan Garden, round the lake to the Bothy and Walled Garden. The walks can be done in succession and are all circular.

Himalayan Garden

Himalayan Garden

Step into the Himalayan Garden and find yourself immersed in the landscapes of Asia.

Himalayan Garden

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Sino-Himalayan Plants

Harewood is renowned for its beautiful gardens and inspiring planting schemes. The Himalayan Garden contains many rare and unusual plants, many of which were introduced by intrepid plant explorers, and include Blue Poppies, Cobra Lilies, Primulas and Orchids.

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