Schefflera Rhododendrifolia
The Himalayan Umbrella
“In the damp valleys of the eastern Himalayas, it grows in the company of clouds. A quiet sentinel beneath rhododendron canopies, shaped by monsoon winds and mountain hush.”
The Himalayan Umbrella
“In the damp valleys of the eastern Himalayas, it grows in the company of clouds. A quiet sentinel beneath rhododendron canopies, shaped by monsoon winds and mountain hush.”
The Himalayan Umbrella
“In the damp valleys of the eastern Himalayas, it grows in the company of clouds. A quiet sentinel beneath rhododendron canopies, shaped by monsoon winds and mountain hush.”
“ Every leaf a green hand catching mountain rain.”
Origin: Eastern Himalayas
Likes: Dappled shade, moisture, shelter from harsh frost
Story: A quiet giant from cloud forests, mother plant sourced via an old expedition line
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Form: Architectural, multi-stemmed, tropical in character
Height: 2–5m in UK conditions
Foliage: Palmately compound, evergreen in mild regions
Habitat: Likes dappled shade, moist humus-rich soil
Hardiness: Hardy to -5°C (shelter in frost-prone areas)
Best Planted: In a courtyard, ravine garden, or jungle border
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Design: Adds drama and softness to woodland gardens
Symbolism: Associated with protection and patience in Nepalese folklore
Wildlife: Loved by hoverflies when in flower
Edible/Medicinal: Not edible, but sometimes used in herbal tinctures for calming energy in traditional mountain remedies
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How We Got It (provenance & propagation)
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