Plants ยป Rhododendron

Rhododendron indicum

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

This evergreen species is a low growing shrub that will grow to 2m. The leaves are narrowly lance-shaped and crowded. The funnel shaped flowers reddish-pink and are borne in late spring. This species is native to Japan.

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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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Rhododendron indicum `Balsaminiflorum`

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Spread (m) : 1 - 2
Growth Habit : Bushy
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