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Rhododendron kiusianum alpinum

Kiusianum-selection rock garden, rich, acid soil. The Rhododendron species are often quite difficult in culture. We therefore can not guarantee regrowth.. The size after 10 years is 30 cm. The flower colour is lilac purple. This plant is completely hardy.

This plant belongs in group C4 : not exceeding 30 cm, much wider, leaves small, 1-3 cm long, flowers in small trusses or solitary

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Trompenburg Tuinen en Arboretum

Date taken : 17.05.1994

Family : Ericaceae

© first picture : Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : acid soil
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 20 and 30 cm
width approx : between 30 and 50 cm
quantity per m2 : 5
flower colour : lilac
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
edibility : The plant is not edible
flowering period : may
hardiness : completely hardy