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Rhododendron flavidum

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Species, Subs. Lapponica with herbal fragrant leaves. The Rhododendron species are often quite difficult in culture. We therefore can not guarantee regrowth.. The size after 10 years is 150 cm. The flower colour is yellowish cream. This plant is completely hardy.

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

Date taken : 15.05.2012

Family : Ericaceae

© first picture : D. Slootmans

© picture 2 : Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam, location picture : Botanical Gardens Edinburgh

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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 : upright growing
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 75 and 100 cm
width approx : between 30 and 50 cm
quantity per m2 : 3
flower colour : cream
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 1 and 2 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : leaves scented lightly
flowering period : april - may
hardiness : completely hardy