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Rhododendron smirnowii

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Species, Subs. Pontica rich, acid soil, medium shade. 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 light pink. This plant is completely hardy.

This plant belongs in group A3 : about 2-4 m high and as wide, leaves about 10-12 cm, flowertrusses medium sized

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

Date taken : 06.06.2017

Family : Ericaceae

© first picture : Arjan Laros

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Belmonte Arboretum Wageningen

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Trompenburg Tuinen en Arboretum

© picture 4 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Arboretum Belmonte, Wageningen

© picture 5 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Belmonte Arboretum Wageningen

© picture 6 : 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 75 and 100 cm
quantity per m2 : 2
flower colour : pink
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are egg-shaped
leaf size : between 5 and 10 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : may
hardiness : completely hardy