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Rhododendron 'Van Weerden Poelman'

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Flower funnel-shaped, held in ball-shaped trusses. This plant grows to about 1,5 m. The flower colour is crimson with dark brown spots. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

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 : Gooilust 's Graveland

Date taken : 15.05.2009

Family : Ericaceae

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© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam, location picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 3 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Gooilust 's Graveland

© picture 4 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Gooilust 's Graveland

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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 1 and 1.5 meter
flower colour : red
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : brown
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 15 and 20 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : completely hardy