Plants ยป Rhododendron

Rhododendron occidentale

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

This species is a tall deciduous azalea, It produces slightly hairy 10cm long elliptical leaves. The flowers are funnel-shaped very fragrant and about 8cm wide, they will produce up to 12 blooms, which are usually white or pale pink.

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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) : 1.5 - 3
Spread (m) : 1.5 - 3
Growth Habit : Bushy
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Scent : Pleasant

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Flowering : Early Summer
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Flowers
Colour : Pink
Size : Medium (3 to 10 cm)
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Scent : Pleasant
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