Botanical Name: Common Names:
Rhododendron ponticum Rhododendron,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like, Spreading, Upright
Description:
Vigorous growing, large deciduous shrub with dark green foliage and clusters of mauve flowers during spring. Grows approx. 3m H x 3m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Feature
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Ericaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink, Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: High
Wind: Low
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