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Rhododendron 'Rashomon' (Azalea)

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Kurume Azalea from the Wilson 50. The size after 10 years is 75 cm. The flower colour is red. This plant is hardy.

This plant belongs in group C4 : not exceeding 30 cm, much wider, leaves small, 1-3 cm long, flowers in small trusses or solitary

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Savill Gardens (GB)

Date taken : 24.05.1996

Family : Ericaceae

Possible alternative :
© first picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop

© picture 2 : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, location picture : Savill Gardens (GB)

© picture 3 : Arjan Laros, PlantenTuin Esveld, 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 : no special watering needs
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 30 and 50 cm
width approx : between 30 and 50 cm
flower colour : red
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 : hardy