Plants ยป Rhododendron

Rhododendron argyrophyllum

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/04/2008 - 13:52

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Rhododendron argyrophyllum
Family Ericaceae
Genus Rhododendron
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Common Name(s) Rhododendron
Synonym(s)
Features Foliage, Flowers, Scent
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This is a large shrub or small tree with very deep green glossy foliage, The leaves are narrow and about 8cm long with white scaling on their undersides. The flowers are white, bell-shaped and about 5cm long they are sometimes flushed pink or purple and will open from early spring.

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Shelter ShelteredModerate Shelter
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Hardiness hardy
Drainage Well DrainedPoorly Drained
Moist conditions with high humidity.
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Needs humus-rich (moderate fertility) clay and well drained. Hardy hybrids prefer water-logged soils
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Height (m) : 3 - 6
Spread (m) : 1.25 - 2.5
Growth Habit : Bushy
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Colour : Green
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Flowering : Mid Spring
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Colour : Pink, White
Size : Medium (3 to 10 cm)
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