Plants ยป Rhododendron

Rhododendron japonicum

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

This species is a vigorous upright shrub with lance-shaped, medium green leaves. The flowers are fragrant, funnel-shaped and orangey-red they are borne in late spring.

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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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Growth Habit : Bushy
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Scent : Pleasant

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Flowering : Late Spring
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Colour : Red, Orange, Pink
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Scent : Pleasant
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