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Rhododendron 'Soir de Paris' (Azalea)

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Fragrant Azalea Viscosum hybrid. The size after 10 years is 150 cm. The flower colour is pink. This plant is completely hardy.

This plant belongs in group D2 : up to 2 m or less, deciduous, flowers in tight trusses

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : K.W. Verboom

Date taken : 25.05.2015

Family : Ericaceae

© first picture : Arjan Laros, PlantenTuin Esveld

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

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Azaleatuin Kruishoutem Belgie

© picture 4 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Nationale Plantentuin Meijse
. This plant has received the following award: AGM, Award of Garden Merit, 2012

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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 normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
width approx : between 50 and 75 cm
quantity per m2 : 3
flower colour : pink
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented strongly
flowering period : may
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature good autumn colours