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Rhododendron 'Esmeralda' (Azalea)

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Kurume-azalea (Japanese) . The size after 10 years is 60 cm. The flower colour is pink. This plant is mostly hardy.

This plant belongs in group C3 : about 50-60 cm high and usually as wide, leaves small, 2-5 cm, flowers funnel-shaped, small trusses

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : von Gimborn Arboretum

Date taken : 17.04.2015

Family : Ericaceae

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© first picture : Arjan Laros, PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 4 : Arjan Laros, PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : von Gimborn Arboretum

© picture 5 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : acid soil
planting place : needs a partially shaded place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 50 and 75 cm
width approx : between 50 and 75 cm
flower colour : pink
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 2 and 3 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : may
hardiness : mostly hardy