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Rhododendron hippophaeoides

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Species, subs. Lapponica . 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 light blue. This plant is completely hardy.

This plant belongs in group C2 : up to 1 m high and as wide, leaves small, 2-5 cm long, flowers funnel-shaped in small trusses

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

Date taken : 15.05.2012

Family : Ericaceae

© first picture : Arjan Laros

© picture 2 : Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam, location picture : Trompenburg Tuinen en Arboretum

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

© picture 4 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 5 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Arboretum Belmonte, Wageningen

© picture 6 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Provinciaal Domein het Leen, Eeklo, B.

© picture 7 : Nelleke Holtrop, location picture : Provinciaal Domein het Leen, Eeklo, B.

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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 1 and 1.5 meter
width approx : between 50 and 75 cm
quantity per m2 : 3
flower colour : blue
leaf colour : green
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 : may
hardiness : completely hardy