Plants ยป Rhododendron

Rhododendron rubiginosum

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Rhododendron rubiginosum
Family Ericaceae
Genus Rhododendron
Species
Common Name(s) Rhododendron
Synonym(s)
Features Foliage, Flowers, Scent
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This is an evergreen shrub with lance-shaped, dark green leaves that are scaly with a red-brown underside. It will bear trusses of purple-pink, bell-shaped flowers in mid spring.

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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) : 6 - 10
Spread (m) : 3 - 6
Growth Habit : Bushy
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Colour : Green
Scent : Faint

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Flowering : Late Spring
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Flowers
Colour : Pink
Size : Quite small (1 to 3 cm)
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Scent : Faint
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