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Rhododendron calostrotum keleticum

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Alpine rhododendron from t Saluenense, for rock garden. The Rhododendron species are often quite difficult in culture. We therefore can not guarantee regrowth.. The size after 10 years is 15 cm. The flower colour is lilac. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is April - May.

This plant belongs in group C4 : not exceeding 30 cm, much wider, leaves small, 1-3 cm long, flowers in small trusses or solitary

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Kwekerij PlantenTuin Esveld

Date taken : 15.05.2012

Family : Ericaceae

© first picture : D. Slootmans

© picture 2 : Garden Picture

© picture 3 : Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam, location picture : Trompenburg Tuinen en Arboretum
. This plant has received the following award: AGM, Award of Garden Merit, 1993

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : acid soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : mat forming
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 10 and 20 cm
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 narrow longitudinal
leaf size : between 1 and 2 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : leaves scented lightly
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : completely hardy