Plants ยป Rhododendron

Rhododendron fortunei

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

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

This is an evergreen shrub or tree with oblong leaves that are dark green with a paler beneath. The flowers are funnel-shaped fragrant with pink to purple blooms in mid-summer.

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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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Rhododendron fortunei x thomsonii `Richard Gill`

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