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Rhododendron atlanticum

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North-American species with fragrant flowers. The size after 10 years is 150 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is April - May.

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 : Arboretum Wespelaar

Family : Ericaceae

Possible alternative :
© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : J. Snepvangers, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

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

© picture 4 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Domein Herkenrode, Belgie

© picture 5 : Jaap de Kreek and Dirk van Gelderen, location picture : Rhododendronpark Bremen

© picture 6 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Domein Herkenrode, Belgie

© picture 7 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Arboretum Wespelaar

© picture 8 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Arboretum Wespelaar

© picture 9 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Domein Herkenrode, Belgie

© picture 10 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Arboretum Wespelaar

© picture 11 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Arboretum Wespelaar

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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 a lot of water
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
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are narrow longitudinal
leaf size : between 3 and 5 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented strongly
flowering period : april - may
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature good autumn colours