Plants ยป Rhododendron

Rhododendron x obtusum

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

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

This species is a small growing shrub growing to 1m with ovate to elliptic leaves which are 1-3.5cm and hairy. The flowers are 2.5cm, funnel-shaped whitish-pink to purple in late spring.

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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 obtusum hybrid `Amoenum`

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Foliage
Height (m) : 0.5 - 1
Spread (m) : 0.5 - 1
Growth Habit : Bushy
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Flowers
Colour : Pink, White
Size : Quite small (1 to 3 cm)
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