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Rhododendron prunifolium

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Azalea species with fragrant flowers. 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 reddish orange. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is July - August.

This plant belongs in group D1 : up to 4 m or more, deciduous, flowers in tight trusses

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

Date taken : 31.07.2018

Family : Ericaceae

© first picture : Arjan Laros

© picture 2 : Jaap de Kreek and Dirk van Gelderen, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

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

© picture 4 : Jaap de Kreek and Dirk van Gelderen, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 5 : Ralf Hoppenbrouwer, location picture : Valley Gardens (GB)

© picture 6 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 7 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 8 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

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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
flower colour : red
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 3 and 5 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented strongly
flowering period : july - august
hardiness : completely hardy