Rhododendron molle
Dark Red Ilam is a deciduous, low maintenance shrub that is upright growing with green foliage that turns an attractive burnt-red in autumn. Mollis are a sub-genus of the rhododendron family.
In late spring, showy trusses of funnel-shaped, wavy-edged dark red blooms make an unsurpassed show of colour. Prefers dappled shade and well-drained, loamy, slightly acidic soil.