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Rhododendron trichanthum

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Rhododendron trichanthum
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Species, Subs. Triflora medium shade, rich, acid soil. 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 light lilac with green macule. This plant is completely 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 : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

Date taken : 31.07.2018

Family : Ericaceae


© first picture : Arjan Laros

© picture 2 : Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam

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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 30 and 50 cm
quantity per m2 : 5
flower colour : lilac
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
flowering period : april
hardiness : completely hardy