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Rhododendron oreotrephes 'Exquisitum'

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Rare species from the mountains of China. The Rhododendron species are often quite difficult in culture. We therefore can not guarantee regrowth.. The size after 10 years is 200 cm. The flower colour is purplish lilac. This plant is hardy.

This plant belongs in group C1 : up to 2 m high, leaves 3-5 cm, flowers small, funnel-shaped in small trusses

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

Date taken : 15.04.2012

Family : Ericaceae

© first picture : D. Slootmans

© picture 2 : Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam, location picture : Rhododendronpark Bremen

© picture 3 : 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 : upright growing
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
width approx : between 75 and 100 cm
flower colour : lilac
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 2 and 3 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : leaves scented lightly
flowering period : may
hardiness : hardy