I know it's probably much too late to join but I'd like to share. I bought a R. retusa var. gigantica at the Redlands show in May. I really hadn't planned on this purchase until I saw one in bloom. And since it was only $10 I decided to give it a shot.
It's not the prettiest plant around (by far!) but seems to be recovering. I decided to give it a try in s/h. It's growing new roots but no new leaves yet. I probably won't get any flowers for a few years. I'll get a few new pictures tonight.
This picture was taken the day I bought it (May 14th).
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