Plants ยป Rhododendron

Rhododendron racemosum

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

This species is a stiffly branched evergreen shrub with obovate to elliptic medium green leaves. It will bear trusses of red-pink or white, funnel-shaped flowers in mid spring.

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Sun Partial SunFull Sun
Shelter ShelteredModerate Shelter
Aspect All Aspects
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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Includes
Rhododendron racemosum `Rock Rose`

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Foliage
Height (m) : 1 - 2
Spread (m) : 1 - 2
Growth Habit : Bushy
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Colour : Green
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Flowering : Mid Spring
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Flowers
Colour : Pink
Size : Quite small (1 to 3 cm)
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