Plants ยป Rhododendron

Rhododendron calostrotum

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

This species is a compact dwarf evergreen shrub with ovate to rounded leaves which are scaly brown. The flowers are borne in late spring or early summer with single or paired pink-purple cup-shaped blooms.

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Sun Partial SunFull Sun
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) : 0.5 - 0.75
Spread (m) : 0.5 - 1
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Scent : Pleasant

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Flowering : Late Spring
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Flowers
Colour : Purple
Size : Quite small (1 to 3 cm)
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Scent : Pleasant
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