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Rhododendron 'Moerheim'

Very small-leaved alpine rhododendron, wants rich, acid soil. The size after 10 years is 50 cm. The flower colour is purplish lilac. This plant is hardy.

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

Date taken : 04.05.1986

Family : Ericaceae

© first picture : Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : acid soil
planting place : all locations are ok
habit/form : compact growing
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 30 and 50 cm
width approx : between 30 and 50 cm
flower colour : blue
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : less than 1 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