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Rhododendron ponticum

  • Shrub
  • 2,5-3 m high
  • Purple flowers
  • Valuable foliage plant
  • Very hardy

Garden use

Use

Wild garden Park Woodland Solitary

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees

Ornamental value and special features

Foliage plant

Characteristics

Height 250 - 300 cm
Flowering time May - June
Flower colour violet
Growth habit ascending
Hardiness down to about -25°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered, shade
Moisture average
Soil fertility high

Botanical information

Botanical name Rhododendron ponticum
Genus Rhododendron
Family Ericaceae
Common names NL: pontische rododendron
Rhododendron
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