Plants ยป Rhododendron

Rhododendron augustinii

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

This species will produce bronze-green long leaves that will darken in the winter. In mid-spring it will produces loose 2 to 6 flowering clusters about 35mm wide, they are funnel-shaped with blue or violet blooms.

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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 augustinii `Electra`

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Foliage
Height (m) : 1 - 2.25
Spread (m) : 1.5 - 2.5
Growth Habit : Bushy
Type :
Colour : Green
Scent : Faint

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Flowering : Late Spring
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Flowers
Colour : Blue, Purple
Size : Medium (3 to 10 cm)
Profusion :
Scent : Faint
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