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Rhododendron palustre

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Aromatic shrub old name Ledum palustre. The Rhododendron species are often quite difficult in culture. We therefore can not guarantee regrowth.. The size after 10 years is 50 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is completely hardy.

Date taken : 22.05.2006

Family : Ericaceae

© first picture : Garden Picture

© picture 2 : Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, 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 sunny place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 50 and 75 cm
width approx : between 30 and 50 cm
flower colour : white
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are narrow longitudinal
leaf size : between 2 and 3 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : leaves scented strongly
flowering period : april
hardiness : completely hardy

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop