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Rhododendron 'Simplon' (Azalea)

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Yedoense-hybrid, Japanese Azalea, semi-evergreen. The size after 10 years is 125 cm. The flower colour is light purple. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is April - May.

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 : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

Family : Ericaceae

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© first picture : Arjan Laros, PlantenTuin Esveld

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

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

© picture 4 : 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 semi-evergreen
height approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
width approx : between 75 and 100 cm
quantity per m2 : 3
flower colour : purple
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 : april - may
hardiness : completely hardy