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Rhododendron 'Stadt Essen'

Williamsianum hybrid with distinct dark flower buds. The size after 10 years is 150 cm. The flower colour is light pink. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is April - May.

This plant belongs in group B1 : up to 2 m and as wide, rounded leaves, bell-shaped flowers in loose trusses

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

Date taken : 24.04.1999

Family : Ericaceae

© first picture : 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 75 and 100 cm
width approx : between 50 and 75 cm
flower colour : pink
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are round
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : completely hardy