Plants ยป Rhododendron

Rhododendron barbatum

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/04/2008 - 13:52

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Rhododendron barbatum
Family Ericaceae
Genus Rhododendron
Species
Common Name(s) Rhododendron
Synonym(s)
Features Foliage, Flowers, Scent
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Description

This species is a multi-stemmed evergreen tall shrub with peeling red purple bark and bristly stems with dark green elliptic leaves between 9-19cm long. The flowers are borne in early spring with bell-shaped bright red blooms.

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Shelter ShelteredModerate Shelter
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Hardiness hardy
Drainage Well DrainedPoorly Drained
Moist conditions with high humidity.
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Needs humus-rich (moderate fertility) clay and well drained. Hardy hybrids prefer water-logged soils
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Foliage
Height (m) : 3 - 6
Spread (m) : 3 - 6
Growth Habit : Bushy
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Colour : Green
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Flowering : Early Spring
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Flowers
Colour : Red
Size : Quite small (1 to 3 cm)
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