Rhododendron pubescens

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

This is a tall shrub with glossy deep green, oblong to lance-shaped leaves which are about 20cm long. The flowers will open in late spring, are about 5cm long, funnel-shaped and either purple-red, pink or white.

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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) : 4 - 8
Spread (m) : 4 - 6.5
Growth Habit : Bushy
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Colour : Green
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Seasons

Planting : Early Summer
Flowering : Early Summer
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Flowers

Colour : Red, Purple, White
Size : Medium (3 to 10 cm)
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