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Rhododendron argyrophyllum

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Species, Subsection argyro . The Rhododendron species are often quite difficult in culture. We therefore can not guarantee regrowth.. The size after 10 years is 250 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is hardy.

This plant belongs in group A5 : about 2 m high and about as wide, leaves always ovate, flowertrusses of various shapes

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Arboretum Belmonte, Wageningen

Date taken : 31.07.2018

Family : Ericaceae

© first picture : Arjan Laros

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : tuin de Clerq in Nevele

© picture 3 : Trompenburg Tuinen en Arboretum, location picture : Trompenburg Tuinen en Arboretum

© picture 4 : Th. Ploeger & Zn, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 5 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Wakehurst Place, GB

© picture 6 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Savill Gardens (GB)

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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 evergreen
height approx : between 2 and 3 meter
width approx : between 1 and 1.5 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : may
hardiness : hardy