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Rhododendron hippophaeoides 'Habashan'

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Hippophaeoides selection wants rich, acid soil. The Rhododendron species are often quite difficult in culture. We therefore can not guarantee regrowth.. The size after 10 years is 100 cm. The flower colour is light blue. This plant is hardy.

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

Date taken : 30.08.2019

Family : Ericaceae

© first picture : Arjan Laros

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

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Valley Gardens (GB)

© picture 4 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld
. This plant has received the following award: AGM, Award of Garden Merit, 1993

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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 75 and 100 cm
width approx : between 30 and 50 cm
flower colour : blue
leaf colour : grey
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are narrow longitudinal
leaf size : between 2 and 3 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : leaves scented lightly
flowering period : april
hardiness : hardy

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop